CT SB00154

Requires the Commissioner of Administrative Services to develop a workplace violence awareness and prevention training program for all state full-time employees, with those hired before January 1, 2012 required to attend and those hired after required to complete within six months of hire.

Mandates annual reporting to the Governor and relevant legislative committee starting January 1, 2013, detailing complaints of workplace violence or abusive conduct involving state employees and outcomes, along with recommendations for administrative or legislative action.

Defines "abusive conduct" as malicious workplace conduct unrelated to legitimate state interests that a reasonable person would find hostile or offensive, including verbal abuse, threatening behavior, and work sabotage.

Requires the Commissioner of Administrative Services to establish policies and procedures by January 1, 2013 for preventing, reporting, evaluating and investigating complaints of abusive conduct between state employees, in consultation with the Commissioners of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Construction Services, and Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Continues existing workplace stress awareness and prevention programs for state employees.