Law stated as of 19 Aug 2014 • USA (National/Federal)
Resources related to workplace violence and domestic violence discrimination to help employers quickly assess, prevent and respond to workplace violence-related issues.
The American Bar Association House of Delegates has adopted the Model Workplace Policy on Employer Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking (Resolution 112A). The resolution sets guidelines for employers to enact policies to protect employees who are victims of violence or to discipline employees who commit violent acts. The purpose of the policy is to:
Address the prevention of violence.
Provide assistance and remedies for those who are impacted by violence.
Assist in disciplining those employees who perpetrate violence.
Aid others in how to report concerns about violence.
The resolution also provides that an employer’s duty to address workplace violence may be triggered under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Practical Law has several resources to assist employers with the prevention and response to workplace violence and the accommodation of employees who may be victims of domestic violence, including: