Our final resource for this week’s theme of preventing domestic violence at work is from the Safe at Work Coalition. In addition to advice on writing a policy, the website has resources such as a risk assessment checklist, information on US state and federal legislation and advice on employee training. The entire website can be …
Monthly Archive: March 2007
Mar
30
2007
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Mar
29
2007
The cost of domestic violence at work
A 2003 CDC report estimates the annual cost to US companies from lost productivity due to domestic violence is $727.8 million with over 7.9 million paid workdays lost per year. This is one of the many interesting facts listed on the website for the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence. The website has a number …
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Mar
28
2007
Add domestic violence to your workplace violence policy
Continuing yesterday’s topic of dealing with domestic violence at work, the Family Violence Prevention Fund website has sample policies for employers to incorporate into their existing workplace violence prevention programs. In addition to the sample general policy, examples are also given for; education and training, safety and security, employee leave, performance issues and employee benefits. …
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Mar
27
2007
Domestic Violence at Work
Domestic abuse has been the focus of many media reports over the years. As domestic violence moves into the workplace, employers are just now realizing the impact domestic violence can have. Addressing domestic violence is an often overlooked part of many workplace violence prevention programs. All employers need to ensure their workplace violence prevention programs …
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Mar
26
2007
Workplace Violence in UK Emergency Rooms
A UK report appearing in the April 2007 issue of Emergency Medicine Journal studies workplace violence in emergency rooms. The study is described as the first of its kind in the UK and reports that 80% of personnel received one verbally abusive call per shift. Frustration from not understanding how emergency room procedures work is …
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