Domestic violence may directly hit productivity at the workplace, with one in five victims experiencing continued harassment from their partners. It takes the form of abusive phone calls and e-mails, and the perpetrators accompanying their partners and spouses physically to work. 

The study, conducted by University of New South Wales (UNSW), showed that such violence affects the victim's performance, productivity and safety. They feel distracted, tired or unwell, needing to take time off, or being late for work. 

Reasons given include being physically injured or restrained, keys being hidden and partners failing to care for children. 

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