Domestic violence doesn't stay at home when its victims go to work. While she is at work may be the only time a woman is away from her abuser. She will often use her time at work to try to cope, make personal calls, and turn to co-workers for support.
Businesses pay a high price for domestic violence.
The price is paid in reduced productivity, medical costs, sick leave, disruption in the workplace, damaging publicity, and legal costs. At the same time, businesses face numerous barriers to addressing the problem. Some don't recognize the costs. Others don't understand the likelihood that they have employees who are victims. Some believe interfering with an employee's personal life creates liability for them.