Retaliatory action against anyone acting in good faith who has
made a complaint of workplace violence, who has reported witnessing
workplace violence or who has been involved in reporting, investigating
or responding to workplace violence is a violation of this policy.
Those found responsible for retaliatory action will be subject to
discipline up to and including termination.
The Department of Human Resources shall develop, implement and
annually review a written Workplace Violence Prevention Program for
its work locations. The program shall include the following:
A. A definition of workplace violence;
B. Commitment to zero tolerance of workplace violence;
C. Techniques on how to recognize and avoid workplace violence situations;
D. The importance of reporting all workplace violence incidents and
the procedure to do so;
E. Investigations of incidents by the employer; and
F. Referrals for employee assistance.
The Albany County Safety Committee will be available to assist
in staff education by periodically providing to the Department's safety
representative articles on violence prevention, tolerance and nonviolent
resolution of problems.
This plan will be included or referenced in the Policy and Procedure
Manual.
The reporting form is attached on following page.