Protective Orders

Maintaining a safe work environment for employees is a top priority. Unfortunately, domestic violence can spill into the workplace, creating an unsafe situation. For example, someone outside the organization who has been threatening an employee may try to contact that person at work, endangering multiple people.

People who are being threatened can ask a court to issue a protective or restraining order against the offender. Such an order requires the offender to stop doing certain things or to stay a certain distance away from the targeted person. When an employee applies for a restraining order, it is important for the employee to inform the organization right away. This allows the organization to do its part to protect employees and comply with the order’s requirements.

Sample Policy:
Protective Orders

If an employee applies for a protective or restraining order listing [organization name] as a location within the order’s protected area, the employee must immediately notify the organization. This allows  [organization name] to take the measures needed to comply with the order and ensure the safety of its workforce.

When a protective or restraining order is granted, the employee must immediately provide a copy of the order to [insert department or responsible person, such as Director of HR].

All information regarding protective or restraining orders and the employee(s) affected by them is strictly confidential. It will be maintained in a secure location with limited access, and it will be disclosed only on a “need-to-know” basis.

This is a sample handbook policy only. Your organization is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. Accordingly, this document should not be used or adopted by your organization without first being reviewed and approved by a licensed attorney in your area. Brotherhood Mutual assumes no liability in preparation and distribution of this sample document.

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