Articles Discussing Workplace Violence.

Every April, organizations across the United States recognize Workplace Violence Awareness Month, an important time to highlight the risks of workplace violence and the steps necessary to prevent it. It is also an opportunity for employers to learn about the latest developments in workplace violence prevention. With several states proposing

Workplace violence continues to be a primary concern for employers and a challenge to maintaining workplace safety. Still, it is unclear whether there will be further movement on regulation at the federal level under the Trump administration.

States are expected to pick up the slack on this issue, and lawmakers in

Workplace Violence Prevention Programs (WVPP) are much more than active shooter training or providing personal security services to the CEO. In 2024, California mandated that virtually all employers implement an effective workplace violence prevention plan, and we have seen other jurisdictions impose industry-specific requirements in the last 12 months, such

Dear Littler, In the wake of recent events, our company has become more concerned about executive safety. While we don’t have any active threats, we’re looking to be more proactive. Are there any steps we can take to help protect our executive employees who may be more susceptible to public

Retail employers are bracing for the annual surge in customer traffic and sales during the holidays, but the large crowds, stress of the season, and other factors increase the risks of workplace violence. As the holiday season approaches, retail employers may want to consider steps to address the enhanced risk

Retail employers are bracing for the annual surge in customer traffic and sales during the holidays, but the large crowds, stress of the season, and other factors increase the risks of workplace violence. As the holiday season approaches, retail employers may want to consider steps to address the enhanced risk

Baby Reindeer on Netflix is the dark, fictionalized account of how one man’s stalker forever changed his life. It tells the story of a struggling London comedian, Donny Dunn, who meets a woman, named Martha, in a pub where he works as bartender. Martha then begins harassing and stalking Donny,

Staffing challenges has led to increased frustration for patients and their families and increased risk for healthcare workers’ safety, security, and health. Physical violence, harassment, and other threatening behavior against healthcare workers is a genuine cause of concern for healthcare organizations and regulators leading the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to consider implementing a new workplace violence standard for the healthcare industry.

A newly-enacted law, Senate Bill 553, requires most California employers to establish and implement an effective, written workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) containing specific information by July 1, 2024. The WVPP may be a stand-alone document, or incorporated as a separate section of an employer’s existing injury and illness prevention program. Workplace violence prevention training also is required. 

I have a confession to make.

To the embarrassment of my family, especially my wife, I continue to watch professional wrestling. I’m a sucker when an entire arena is directing “heat” (negative reactions like booing) at a “heel” (the “bad guy”). And when the “babyface” (the “good guy”) is about to

More and more often on the news we are seeing reports of mass shootings and other acts of violence. These incidents affect all aspects of our lives, but they are becoming more prevalent in people’s workplaces. The federal government estimates that 2 million American workers are victims of workplace violence each year, and that number may continue to grow. With this unfortunate reality in mind, it is important that employers have adequate workplace violence policies to protect their employees.

As has been the case too many times in the past, at least one of the recent tragic mass shootings that has been in the headlines involved a workplace shooting. Some of these horrible events may not be predictable or preventable. When an employee or former employee makes any type

Recent events have employers once again wondering if they do enough to address the risk of workplace violence. After a mass shooting, for example, businesses and other organizations sometimes look back with 20/20 hindsight and notice warning signs that they might have overlooked. A durable workplace violence prevention plan may