Abstract
Evidence indicates that domestic violence has negative consequences on victims’ employment; yet employers lag in recognizing this as a workplace issue. To address the problem, some states have established several policy solutions. To understand the scope of the public sector’s response to domestic violence as a workplace issue, a content analysis of state-level employment protection policies for domestic violence victims (N=369) was conducted. Results indicate three broad policy categories: 1) policies that offer work leave for victims; 2) policies that aim to reduce employment discrimination of domestic violence victims; and 3) policies that aim to increase awareness and safety in the workplace. Sub-categories emerged within each of these three categories. Implementation of employment protection policies varies significantly across states. Implications for workplaces, practitioners and policy leaders are discussed.
Document Type
Research Paper
Publication Date
2010
Discussion Paper Number
DP 2010-11
Repository Citation
Swanberg, Jennifer E. and Ojha, Mamta U., "State Employment Protection Statutes for Victims of Domestic Violence as an Employment Matter" (2010). University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research Discussion Paper Series. 48.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ukcpr_papers/48
