Workplace Injury, Mass Shootings

New York Court of Appeals Clarifies WCL § 21(1) in Work Assault Cases: Timperio v. Bronx Lebanon

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires &... on 5/24/2024

The New York Court of Appeals issued a decision last week, clarifying the rebuttable presumption of WCL § 21(1) in work assault cases, particularly in a mass shooting scenario. When an injury happens during work, it is...more

Illinois State Police Provide Training on Active Shooter, Workplace Violence

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 2/5/2020

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

Workplace Violence: What Hospital Executives and Administrators Need to Know

Rumberger | Kirk on 1/10/2020

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

House Passes Legislation on Workplace Violence in Healthcare and Social Assistance

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 12/12/2019

Seyfarth Synopsis: Recently the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill with bipartisan support that would require the Department of Labor to promulgate an OSHA standard specifically aimed at protecting healthcare and...more

Workplace Violence and Shootings in the Spotlight

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 2/20/2019

Seyfarth Synopsis: With the seemingly random workplace violence that continues unabated, many employers are again asking how best to protect their employees....more

OSHA Guidelines for Retailers on Holiday Shopping and Crowd Management Safety

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 11/19/2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: Employers should prepare for the holiday shopping season and protect their employees from harm and injuries....more