There are times she just fears the unknown. She doesn't know how her employer will react to the knowledge that a threat may affect the workplace. Today, thousands of employers across the country are creating an environment in which victims of domestic violence can report threats and abuse and feel secure in the fact that their job will not be in jeopardy. These companies feel they will be more successful in stopping domestic abuse if they know the types of risks they are facing before a violent incident occurs. It need not be an expensive undertaking to stop workplace violence.
Employers can be more negotiable on the hours that the victim works.
If hours are flexible, victims will not be so easily stalked. Employers could also provide victims with temporary use of cellular phones to increase safety when traveling to and from work. They should consider, if within their means, transferring a victim to another office or even out of State. Emergency procedures should also be in place in the event that a domestic abuser visits the workplace. Every employer should take the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a victim.