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Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Workplace Violence Prevention Plans and Trainings Must be Implemented by July 1

If you missed our last reminder, there is less than a week for most California employers to finalize and implement Workplace Violence Prevention Plans (“WVPP”) and have their employees trained on the company-specific policies...more

The Volkov Law Group

Deadline for CA Employers to Adopt New Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Approaches

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Organizations with operations in California are reminded of the upcoming July 1, 2024 deadline to comply with the provisions of S.B. 553—a bill that was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 20, 2023,...more

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (But Were Afraid to Ask) - Answers to...

Beginning July 1, 2024, a new California law (SB 553) will require most California employers to establish workplace violence prevention plans.  We answer 10 frequently asked questions about the new law below....more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

No Fighting! CalOSHA Releases its Long-Awaited Model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan.

On September 30, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 553 (“SB 553”) into law. Among other things, the new legislation added section 6401.9 to the California Labor Code (“Section 6401.9”), which requires that virtually...more

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Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Required For California Employers by July 2024(update)

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Senate Bill 553, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires nearly all employers in the State of California to prepare a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, train employees on how to identify and avoid workplace...more

Akerman LLP

California’s New Workplace and Violence Prevention Law’s Impact on Higher Education

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This summer, California employers (including higher education institutions) will be required to implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan. The new law, Senate Bill No. 553 (SB 553), goes into effect on July...more

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New York Amends Workplace Violence Prevention Law to Extend Coverage to Public Schools

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Since 2006, public employers in New York have been required to implement programs to prevent and minimize workplace violence. Public school employers, including public school districts, New York City public schools, Boards of...more

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SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention: 12 Answers to Employers’ Frequently Asked Questions

Workplace safety and health hazards have traditionally been associated with unsafe work practices and hazardous conditions but violent acts committed in the workplace are a growing concern. On September 30, 2023, Governor...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Workplace Violence — Tips for Minimizing Liability Risks

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The specter of workplace violence is certainly one of the top concerns that keep employers awake at night. Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening...more

Cozen O'Connor

A Brief Refresher on OSHA’s Emergency Action Plan Standard

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Sadly, tragic workplace violence incidents continue to plague the country. Although it is unlikely that OSHA, in the foreseeable future, will engage in rulemaking for a general industry workplace violence rule, it has already...more

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Strategies for Preparing to Deal with Crisis in the Workplace

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Increasingly, employers find themselves facing a variety of crises in the workplace and are called upon to respond in real time. Crises in the workplace can take many forms, but commonly include the following...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Protecting Employees From Violence in the Workplace: an Obligation with Uncertain Ramifications

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Since the adoption of Bill 59 on September 30, 2021, the Act respecting Occupational Health and Safety (the “Act”) provides, in section 51(16), that employers must “take the measures to ensure the protection of a worker...more

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OSHA Moves One Step Closer to Proposing a Rule Addressing Workplace Violence in the Healthcare and Social Assistance Industries

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On March 1, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) formally convened the Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel regarding a possible Prevention of Workplace Violence in Healthcare and Social...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Workplace Safety Hazards in Retail Industry

OSHA has been turning its attention to workplace safety hazards in warehouses and retail stores. Workplace safety hazards lead to employee injuries and complaints, opening the company to inspections and violations....more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Cal/OSHA Proposes an All-Industry Workplace Violence Prevention Standard. Are You Ready?

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It may come as a surprise to some, but Cal/OSHA’s workplace violence regulations currently apply only to the Health Care Industry. Cal/OSHA plans to change that. Right now, for non-healthcare industries, Cal/OSHA regulates...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Three Ways To Minimize Your Risk of Workplace Violence

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On Friday, May 6, the Tennessee Bar Association held its first in-person Labor & Employment Law Forum since 2019. Among the presenters were John Bode of Miller & Martin PLLC and Paul Merritt of Fortress Consulting, LLC, who...more

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Mass Shootings: Does Cal/OSHA Have A Say?

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In the wake of recent workplace shootings, employers may be wondering if there are any specific regulations to protect employees from such events. Labor Code § 6302(h) as part of the California Occupational Safety and Health...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Harcèlement et violence au travail : rappel des nouvelles obligations pour les employeurs sous réglementation fédérale

Depuis le 1er janvier dernier, les employeurs sous réglementation fédérale doivent se conformer à de nouvelles obligations en matière de prévention du harcèlement et de la violence dans le milieu de travail. Celles-ci...more

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Ontario, Canada Mandatory Policies, Training and Postings—Are You In Compliance? August 2020

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Posting: Employment Standards Act, 2000 - The poster is prepared by the Minister of Labour to help ensure employers understand their minimum obligations and employees know their rights. Employers must: • provide each...more

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Mexico’s Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare Releases Model Protocol to Address and Eradicate Workplace Violence

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On March 6, 2020, Mexico’s Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (MLSW) issued a model Protocol to Address and Eradicate Work Violence (Protocol). Under Mexican law, an employer has an obligation to implement, in agreement...more

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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: D.C. Circuit Holds Employer That Failed to Implement Its Own Safety Program Violated the General...

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently issued a decision that should be of concern to every employer and safety professional. The case involved an employer that had ambitious but...more

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Illinois State Police Provide Training on Active Shooter, Workplace Violence

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Seyfarth Synopsis: In its introduction to its New Active shooter training materials, the Illinois State Police note that “civilians that are present at any given incident are the true first responders.”...more

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Workplace Violence: What Hospital Executives and Administrators Need to Know

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In today’s world, hospitals have to be prepared for anything and everything, and not just medical emergencies. They have to be prepared to handle all types of workplace violence, from active shooters to abuse from...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

OSHA, Workplace Violence, And The Healthcare Industry

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Unfortunately, workplace violence is in the news every day. OSHA is paying increasing attention to the workplace violence issue, particularly in the healthcare industry. While there is no specific OSHA regulation addressing...more

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12-Step Plan To Help Navigate OSHA’s Continued Focus On Workplace Violence

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Healthcare employees are nearly five times more likely than workers in other fields to be victims of workplace violence, according to federal government statistics. Because of this disparity, the Occupational Safety and...more

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