Domestic Violence Employment Protections Bill Becomes Law in California!- continued from page 14
Domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking can have a harmful effect on the ability of victims to maintain employment, jeopardizing a victim’s safety and stable source o f income. According to a recent study conducted by Legal Aid Society – Employment Law Center (LAS-ELC), nearly 40% of survivors were fired or feared termination due to domestic violence.
“On behalf of California’s domestic violence advocates we want to t hank Governor Brown for signing SB 400,”
said Kathy Moore, interim executive director of the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence. “Both he and Senator Jackson should be commended for their leadership on this issue. The new law will ensure that domestic violence victims won’t have to worry about job security as they struggle to rebuild their lives.”
California joins six other states – Illinois, New York, Connecticut, Hawaii, Oregon, and Rhode Island, as well as Puerto Rico – which have laws that protect victims from discrimination. Several of these laws also provide for safety-related accommodations.
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Stalking and Your Organization's Responsibility
Do you know what to do if an employee confides in you that she is a victim of stalking and is afraid that the stalker will find and hurt her at work? First, you need to know that you have a legal obligation to provide a safe workplace for your employees and hopefully you feel a moral obligation to help an employee who is in distress. Second, you need to praise your employee for bringing you this information. Let her know that you will work with her to put security measures in place to keep her and the other employees safe. Advise her that you will do your best to keep this information confidential, but you will need to share it with specific people in your organization (HR, safety/security manager, etc.). Who you will notify will vary depending on the size and structure of your organization.
Since these situations are fluid it can change at any time so you want to ensure the victim updates you of any changes in behavior or escalation on the part of the stalker. If the situation escalates, your response must escalate. If you do not have a security department or whenever you are in doubt, talk with your local police department, or hire a security consultant to help you with your next moves. A personal stalking situation is a workplace issue that needs proper attention and action in order for your entire workplace to remain safe.
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