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Calls to tackle New Zealand’s workplace bullying problem …

“We tend to think of violence as something that happens to women at home, behind closed doors, but workplaces are not always safe either,” PSA national secretary Erin Polaczuk said.

“Too many New Zealanders face violence, harassment or intimidation at work, whether from abusive partners, clients or colleagues.

“Campaigning by anti-violence organisations and unions like our own has led to significant progress, such as the passing of the Domestic Violence Victims’ Protection Act.

“Winning ten days paid leave for survivors of domestic violence is an incredible achievement, but women are not confined to the home anymore and our workplaces must also be made as safe as possible.”

Read more: Violence at work: When should you step in?

Published at Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:26:00 +0000

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