Workplace Violence

Cal/OSHA Drafts Rules for Workplace Violence Prevention in General Industry

By Seyfarth Shaw LLP on August 13, 2024

Posted in California, Workplace Violence

By Daniel R. Birnbaum, Ilana R. Morady, Benjamin D. Briggs, and Patrick D. Joyce

Seyfarth Synopsis: Following California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan regulation becoming effective, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”) recently published its draft Workplace Violence Prevention regulation. It is seeking public comments by September 3, 2024, with an advisory committee…

WEBINAR – New Workplace Violence Prevention Program Requirements in California

By Seyfarth Shaw LLP on April 15, 2024

Posted in California, Workplace Violence

Apr. 17, 2024 – As most California employers are now aware, a new workplace violence law (SB 553) requires essentially all CA employers to develop and implement written Workplace Violence Prevention Plans and training by July 1, 2024. The new requirements will be enforced by Cal/OSHA.

Cost – There is no cost to attend, but registration is…

Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Required For California Employers by July 2024

By Seyfarth Shaw LLP on October 9, 2023

Posted in California, OSHA Compliance, OSHA Enforcement, Workplace Violence

By Ilana Morady, Brian B. Gillis, Clara Rademacher, Patrick D. Joyce, and Bradley Doucette

Seyfarth Synopsis: 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 violence, and maintain…

Texas Takes the Lead in Addressing Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities

By Seyfarth Shaw LLP on July 24, 2023

Posted in Texas, Workplace Policies and Processes, Workplace Safety, Workplace Violence

By Julia Tape and Linda C. Schoonmaker,

Seyfarth Synopsis: Workplace violence costs employers billions of dollars per year. More importantly, these incidents can cause immense physical and psychological harms to employees. The consequences of these harms impact productivity and morale, and can lead to individuals leaving the workforce. Compared to other job sectors, professionals working in the healthcare industry…

Small Business Panel has Big Recommendations for Potential OSHA Workplace Violence Prevention Standard

By Seyfarth Shaw LLP on June 15, 2023

Posted in OSHA Compliance, OSHA Enforcement, Workplace Violence

By A. Scott Hecker, Adam R. Young, Patrick D. Joyce, Benjamin D. Briggs, and Craig B. Simonsen

Seyfarth Synopsis: A Small Business Advocacy Review Panel for a potential OSHA standard to address Prevention of Workplace Violence in the Healthcare and Social Assistance sectors concluded on May 1, 2023. The Final Report is available here…

National Retail Federation Free Webinar on Workplace Violence

By Seyfarth Shaw LLP on February 22, 2023

Posted in Workplace Policies and Processes, Workplace Violence

Seyfarth Synopsis: The National Retail Federation (NRF) is hosting a free webinar on workplace violence, taking place on Mar. 7, 2023, at 12:00 – 1:15 PM.

We are looking forward to the National Retail Federation’s Retail Law Summit, where Adam Young will be presenting a March 7, 2023 webinar on Workplace Violence in Retail with his colleagues Melissa Ortega and Timothy…

National Safety Council Releases Workplace Violence Resources for Employers

By Seyfarth Shaw LLP on January 25, 2023

Posted in OSHA Compliance, OSHA Enforcement, Workplace Policies and Processes, Workplace Violence

By Adam R. Young, Melissa A. Ortega, Daniel R. Birnbaum, Mark A. Lies, James L. Curtis, and Craig B. Simonsen

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the wake of increased employee mental health concerns and mass shootings across the country, employers looking to create or enhance a workplace violence program can look to the National Safety Council (NSC)…

CDC Guidance on Workplace Violence in Retail Associated with COVID-19, Customer Face Mask Enforcement

By Seyfarth Shaw LLP on August 26, 2020

Posted in OSHA Compliance, Public Outbreaks, Workplace Violence

By Brent I. Clark, Mark A. Lies, II, Adam R. Young, Patrick D. Joyce, and Craig B. Simonsen

Seyfarth Synopsis: The CDC published guidance aimed at assisting retail and service companies in limiting workplace violence against or involving their employees that may be associated with enforcing face mask mandates and other COVID-19 precautions.

On March…
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Day Three at the ABA Occupational Safety and Health Law Committee Midwinter Meeting

By Seyfarth Shaw LLP on March 6, 2020

Posted in California, MSHA Compliance, OSHA Compliance, Public Outbreaks, Workplace Violence

By Patrick D. Joyce, Ilana R. Morady, Adam R. Young, and Daniel R. Birnbaum

Seyfarth Synopsis: Seyfarth Shaw’s OSHA/MSHA group is at the ABA’s Occupational Safety and Health Law Committee Midwinter Meeting this week. Today, we heard from panels that discussed California Workplace Violence and Indoor Heat Rules, Issues under the Freedom of Information Act, OSHA’s …
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Illinois State Police Provide Training on Active Shooter, Workplace Violence

By Seyfarth Shaw LLP on February 5, 2020

Posted in Illinois, OSHA Compliance, Public Outbreaks, Workplace Violence

By James L. Curtis, Mark A. Lies, II, Adam R. Young, and Craig B. Simonsen

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.”

The Illinois State Police (ISP) have developed and are making…
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