CT SB01035

Defines "abusive conduct" in state workplaces as malicious, work-unrelated conduct 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, 2016, for preventing, reporting, evaluating and investigating complaints of abusive conduct between state employees in consultation with the Commissioners of Public Safety and Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Creates a Workplace Bullying Advisory Board consisting of eight legislative appointees, four state commissioners or their designees, with appointments to be made within thirty days and first meeting held within sixty days of the bill's effective date.

Mandates the advisory board to submit annual reports by January 1, 2016, and each year thereafter documenting complaints of workplace violence and abusive conduct involving state employees, outcomes of complaints, and recommendations for administrative or legislative action.

Maintains existing requirements for state workplace stress awareness programs and employee training on workplace violence awareness, prevention and preparedness for all full-time state employees.