Seventy-four percent of employed abused women are harassed at work by their abusive partners (Friedman, Lucy and Cooper, Sarah. The cost of domestic violence, New York, Victim Services Research Department, 1987).
The Bureau of National Affairs estimates that domestic violence costs businesses between three and five billion dollars annually. These losses include increased health care costs, lost productivity, increased absenteeism, and increased employee turnover (Domestic Violence, It is your business. Employer Handbook & Resource Guide, New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence).
Effective January 5, 2009, the City of Philadelphia adopted a new ordinance called “Entitlement to Leave Due to Domestic Violence or Sexual Violence.” A victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking may be entitled to take certain amounts of unpaid leave from work. A family or household member of the victim may also be entitled to take this unpaid leave from work.
Is your workplace prepared to protect victims and their co-workers by educating your employees, implementing security procedures, and adopting model policies?
Domestic Violence in the Workplace
A Training for Managers, HR Professionals, and Staff
Topics addressed in our basic training include:
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How domestic violence impacts the workplace
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Recognizing signs that an employee is being abused
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The potential impact of domestic violence on employee performance and behavior
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How to talk to an employee who is being abused
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Creating a workplace safety plan
Advanced trainings are tailored to your organization’s needs and may include more information on model policies to address domestic violence in your workplace, and legal liability issues.
Date and Time: Trainings are provided onsite at your workplace at a time convenient for your staff. Our basic training is three hours.
Cost: For pricing information, please contact Susanna Gilbertson, (215)426.8610 ext. 240 or Click here to send mail.
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