What can be considered workplace violence?

Generally speaking, any action or behaviour – from rumours, swearing, verbal abuse, pranks, arguments, property damage, vandalism, sabotage, pushing, theft, physical assaults, psychological trauma, anger-related incidents, rape, arson to murder – are all examples of workplace violence and/or harassment.

What can you do about workplace violence?

If you have been threatened at your workplace, or have been the victim of physical violence at work, report it immediately to your supervisor and detail the incident in writing. If your supervisor or employer does not act, or the threat of further violence is serious, report it to the local police.

Is domestic violence a type of workplace violence?

Type Four – Domestic Violence Domestic violence in the workplace oftentimes is perpetrated by someone who is not an employee or a former employee. This type of incident is frequent because the abuser knows exactly where his/her spouse will be during work hours.

How does domestic violence affect employment?

11 Domestic violence can also impact a victim’s ability to get to work (eg, through physical restraint),12 lead to time off, and, ultimately, job loss for 5% to 27% of victims. 11 Many DV victims also report that their coworkers experience harassment, or even threats or harm from the perpetrator.

What is a workplace violence policy?

Employees are prohibited from making threats or engaging in violent activities. This list of behaviors provides examples of conduct that is prohibited: Causing physical injury to another person. Making threatening remarks.

Is yelling considered workplace violence?

The short answer is yes. Legally speaking, supervisors and managers are allowed to yell at employees. However, when that yelling is about or against a protected class, the yelling may qualify as harassment.

Is there a problem with violence in the workplace?

Workplace violence is a frustrating problem facing Federal agencies today. While more and more information on the causes of violence and how to handle it is becoming known, there is often no reasonable rationale for this type of conduct and, despite everything we know or do, violent situations happen.

What is the DOL policy on workplace violence?

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) policy and position on workplace violence are clear. It is our policy to promote a safe environment for our employees and the visiting public, and to work with our employees to maintain a work environment that is free from violence, harassment, intimidation, and other disruptive behavior.

Can a manager retaliate against an employee for reporting violence?

It is a violation of this policy for a manager, supervisor or co-worker, to retaliate, in any form, against an employee who reports, threatens to report, or files a report of a complaint of violence in the workplace or participates in an investigation alleging violence in the workplace. Acts of retaliation will not be condoned.

What should you know about domestic violence in the workplace?

The pervasiveness and severity of domestic violence impacting the workplace demands the attention of employers, managers, human resources and security staff, experts agreed.