Workplace violenceis on the rise nation-wide and local governments are quickly passing legislation to assist the medical industry and retail businesses manage threats that staff and customers may encounter. We understand that you face a double-edged sword when it comes to workplace violence. First...
Sample Workplace Violence Prevention Policy to Comply With New Connecticut LegislationVincenzo CarannanteJoan W. FeldmanDavid M. MackWilliam J. Roberts
Workplace violence prevention has taken several forms in recent years, with new language including “Active Shooter”, and “Domestic Terror”. Whatever you call it, workplace violence is often quoted as the number one concern by business executives from every industry throughout the country. Cultu...
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(Cal/OSHA). This new regulation mandates that employers not only develop and implement strategies to mitigate workplace violence but also ensure these strategies include robust emergency response plans. The ripple effect of this legislation is expected to influence similar regulations across the United ...
1.6Mythical beast number three: The workplace violence program Numerous governments are enacting legislations to deal withworkplace violence, which is usually defined as physical violence in a workplace or the threat of physical violence. While there are few statistics collected on workplace violence...
the Retail Worker Safety Act will require New York retail employers to assess potential workplace violence hazards and develop and implement comprehensive written workplace violence plans. While the act would apply only to “retail stores,” the term is broadly defined in the legisl...
On May 31, 2023, the California Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) No. 553 by a vote of 29–8. The legislation would establish new workplace violence prevention standards in California.
As outlinedhere, Governor Hochul in September 2024 signed legislation mandating the establishment of a workplace violence prevention policy, notice and training program, and the installation of panic buttons in the workplace for certain retail employers. ...
As we recentlyblogged, the State of California implemented one of the largest efforts at requiring employers to implement and enforce workplace violence protections in the country. SB 553, covering nearly every employer in the state, became effective on July 1, 202. As part of the legislation,...