CT HB05285

Repeals and replaces Section 4a-2a of the general statutes effective October 1, 2010, to define "abusive conduct" as workplace behavior performed with malice that is unrelated to legitimate state interests and would be considered hostile or offensive by a reasonable person.

Specifies that abusive conduct includes repeated verbal abuse with derogatory remarks or insults, threatening or humiliating verbal or physical conduct, and sabotaging or undermining work performance.

Requires the Commissioner of Administrative Services, in consultation with the Commissioners of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Public Safety, to provide workplace stress and violence awareness, prevention, and preparedness programs for state employees within available appropriations.

Mandates annual reports beginning January 1, 2011, to the Governor and the joint standing committee on labor detailing complaints of workplace violence or abusive conduct among state employees, outcomes of complaints, and recommendations for administrative or legislative action.

Requires the Commissioner of Administrative Services to establish policies and procedures by January 1, 2011, for preventing, reporting, evaluating, and investigating complaints of abusive conduct between state employees using existing budgetary resources.