The Evergreen State College is committed to addressing the occurrence of domestic violence and its impact on the workplace.
Domestic violence is a serious problem that affects people from all walks of life.
Other effects of domestic violence in the workplace include increased absenteeism, turnover, health care costs, and reduced productivity. Therefore, the college is committed to providing training, support, information and community resources to employees about domestic violence and expects all members of the community to address and prevent domestic violence in the workplace. Family or household member may include spouses, former spouses, persons who have a child in common regardless of whether they have been married or have lived together at any time, adult persons related by blood or marriage, and adult persons who are presently residing together or who have resided together in the past. The Evergreen State College will provide appropriate support and assistance to employees who are victims of domestic violence. Other appropriate assistance will be provided based on individual need.