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Home>Employee Issues>Domestic Violence Doesn’t Remain at Home

Domestic Violence Doesn’t Remain at Home

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Cathy Baniewicz

A study of domestic violence survivors by The Commonwealth Fund in New York * found that 74% of employed battered women were harassed by their partner while they were at work. Homicide was the second leading cause of death on the job for women in 2000**

Domestic violence does not stay at home. If follows the victim to the workplace where a woman is harassed by threatening phone calls, absent due to injuries or loss of productivity due to anxiety and stress. While anyone can be a victim of domestic violence, women are five to eight times more likely than men to be victimized by an intimate partner.***

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. OSHA’s role is to promote the safety and health of America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health.

What Should Employers Do?

Provide education and training to all employees regarding domestic violence

Develop a policy that specifically addresses domestic violence

Allow victims of domestic violence to take time off from work to appear in court, seek legal assistance and get help to insure their safety. Note: Many states have laws mandating that employers allow victims time off to attend court proceedings. Check the law for your state.

Assist victims in obtaining restraining/protection orders

Provide information

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  1. HR Jobs says

    March 16, 2009 at 3:11 am

    Domestic violence is one of the ugly faces of society and should not happen to anybody. It is everybody’s business and employers must not look away from the gravity of the of damage it can cause to an employee at both physical and emotional level.

    Reply
    • Pratiush Mishra says

      March 7, 2017 at 8:36 am

      yes you are right-We cant control every element or threat in this world but good HR policy and support with regard to domestic violence is the one area where we can significantly reduce exposure and protect many.

      This is a problem that we as a society can no longer afford to sweep under the mat.
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  2. Larry Kaminer says

    July 1, 2009 at 4:39 pm

    When domestic violence spills over into the workplace it becomes a lot of peoples problem and violence.

    We cant control every element or threat in this world but good HR policy and support with regard to domestic violence is the one area where we can significantly reduce exposure and protect many.

    This is a problem that we as a society can no longer afford to sweep under the mat.

    Domestic violence spilling over into the workplace is not always something that “will happen to someone else” It can happen anywhere. Risk mitigation is a must.

    Larry Kaminer

    Reply
  3. morisson says

    December 1, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    thanx bro For this article and It is everybody’s business and employers must not look away from the gravity of the of damage it can cause to an employee at both physical and emotional level.

    Reply
  4. Хотели Цигов Чарк says

    March 29, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    Domestic violence spilling over into the workplace is not always something that “will happen to someone else” It can happen anywhere. Risk mitigation is a must.

    Reply
  5. Paul says

    April 6, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    Domestic violence should be a punishable crime. For years i witnessed it growing up, it isn’t what children growing up should be witnesses too.

    That part of my life is now over with but still something i live with.
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  6. Briteidea says

    April 8, 2014 at 3:25 am

    its the worst possible thing that can happen! We, as society need to reflect on ourselves, our homes, our families and friendship circles. If you know of anyone that is going through this, try help and offer to be there for that person. there is nothing worse than being threatened, even while at work!
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  7. Vito says

    April 24, 2014 at 3:19 am

    It should not happen to anybody. Such a bad act against the humanitarian cause.
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  8. Robert Fox says

    May 28, 2014 at 4:21 am

    sadly it can affect anyone in the community, regardless of gender, sexual identity, race, age, culture, ethnicity, religion, disability, economic status or location.
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  9. Timmy says

    October 21, 2014 at 10:14 am

    Wow, that 74% really surprised me. I would like to know what percentage of employers were aware that these acts occurring in the work place.

    In this day in age, this shouldn’t even be a topic at all… Here’s to hoping things can actually change.

    Reply
  10. Tobias says

    January 9, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    70% is a high number! I really don’t think they will change

    Reply
  11. educationnewz says

    February 27, 2015 at 10:49 pm

    very nice post
    74% result really surprised me. I would like to know what percentage of employers were aware that these acts occurring in the work place.thanks admin
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  12. M. Callis here says

    February 28, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    Yes I think there’s a lot more that should getting done also to protect employees who use public transport to and from work. This mode of transport exposes employees to many dangers.
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  13. Dr. Debasish Mukherjee says

    March 1, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    hello,
    It is everybody’s business and employers must not look away from the gravity of the damage it can cause to an employee at both physical and emotional level.Domestic violence is one of the ugly faces of society and should not happen to anybody.

    Reply
  14. john says

    April 17, 2015 at 5:05 am

    It is so hared to control every threat in this world but only with good and professional HR policy and support with regard to domestic violence is only way where we can significantly reduce exposure and protect many.Very interesting post.I really like your post thanks for sharing. keep it up thanks

    Reply
  15. Exam Results says

    April 27, 2015 at 8:59 am

    This is a problem that we as a society can no longer afford to sweep under the mat.
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    May 20, 2015 at 3:34 am

    We cant control every element or threat in this world but good HR policy and support with regard to domestic violence is the one area where we can significantly reduce exposure and protect many.
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  17. Maria Manjelo says

    July 31, 2015 at 7:41 am

    74% is alot! We are at a modern age. These things should not be happening anymore. Pretty sad
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  18. ILIYAS SHAIKH says

    August 7, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    It should not happen to anybody. Such a bad act against the humanitarian cause.
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    Reply
  19. Etel Peace says

    December 3, 2015 at 5:08 am

    Domestic violence spilling over into the workplace is not always something that “will happen to someone else” It can happen anywhere. Risk mitigation is a must.

    Reply
  20. Ashish Goyal says

    March 9, 2016 at 9:56 am

    Domestic violence is one of the ugly faces of society and should not happen to anybody. Bad act against the humanitarian cause.
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    Reply
  21. chandra says

    August 25, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    Domestic violence is one of the ugly faces of society and should not happen to anybody.

    Reply
  22. Sean says

    March 16, 2021 at 6:51 pm

    It’s a tough one but more support is needed for those that are affected by domestic violence. Many of them are afraid to come forward and talk about it. This needs to change.

    Reply

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