HI SCR154

Request the Department of the Attorney General to convene a workplace safety working group to address intimate partner violence and harassment in the workplace.

Working group shall include 14 members including the Attorney General, Director of Labor and Industrial Relations, Prosecuting Attorney of Honolulu, Judiciary representative, legislators, business representatives, labor representatives, domestic violence prevention organization representative, and human resources management association representative.

Working group must submit findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2019 Regular Session convenes.

Report shall include comprehensive human resource policy recommendations addressing harassment and violence in the workplace and identify ways stakeholders can create protections for employees and invitees.

Document notes that intimate partner violence victims lose 8 million days of paid work annually costing over $5.8 billion, with 21-60 percent of victims losing jobs due to abuse-related reasons.