DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE – WARNING SIGNS Warning Signs That an Employee May Be a Victim: • Unexplained injuries or injuries that do not correlate with the explanation of how they occurred such as bruises, black eyes, broken bones and hearing loss, often attributed to “falls,” “being clumsy,” or “accidents” • Dress that is inappropriate (i.e. long sleeves in warm weather or wearing sunglasses inside) • Uncharacteristic absenteeism, tardiness or change in job performance, including poor concentration, errors, slowness, and inconsistent work quality • Uncharacteristic signs of anxiety and fear including emotional distress, tearfulness and depression • Sensitivity about home life or hints of trouble at home • Requests for special accommodations, such as leaving early or time off to attend court • Inability to travel for work • Isolation, unusual quietness, or keeping away from others • Minimization and denial or harassment or injuries • An unusual number of phone calls, faxes or emails from a current or former partner, strong reactions to those calls, and reluctance to converse or respond to phone messages • Insensitive or insulting messages from a partner or former partner taken by others • Disruptive personal visits to the workplace by present or former partner • Irrational or unfounded fear about losing her job • Overachiever (remember – work may be this person’s only lifeline) Taken from safehorizon.org, Safe Horizon, NY,NY If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please call Next Step Ministries Domestic Violence Hotline: 336-413-5858 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233)
Posted on: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 02:43:42 +0000
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