HI HB272

Requires all public employers (State, county, and political subdivisions) to post an 8.5" x 11" poster in conspicuous, accessible workplace locations informing employees about abusive conduct.

Poster must describe conduct qualifying as abusive conduct, explain available remedies for employees experiencing abusive conduct, and provide contact information for the primary complaint handler and an alternative contact if the primary person is the accused.

Defines "abusive conduct" as hostile, threatening, humiliating, intimidating, or offensive conduct by an employer or employee, including verbal abuse, sabotage, defamatory evaluation, and retaliation against employees who file complaints or participate in investigations.

Defines "abusive work environment" as a workplace where an employee is subjected to abusive conduct severe enough to cause physical or psychological harm.

Takes effect July 1, 2014.