We had a physical fight break out between two employees. Does this type of situation trigger workplace violence rules and requirements? The short answer is: Yes. Workplace violence definitions include acts or threats of physical violence, including acts between employees. Employers are required to provide a safe workplace and to take steps to minimize the […] The post Fight without Witnesses Triggers Workplace Violence Prevention Rule appeared first on CalChamber Alert.| CalChamber Alert
In comments submitted recently to Cal/OSHA, a coalition led by the California Chamber of Commerce continues its ongoing effort to make sure the workplace violence prevention standard will be workable for small businesses and large employers alike. The comments reiterate that the standard shouldn’t blur the line between hazards created at the workplace and those […] The post CalChamber Continues Push to Make Rule Workable appeared first on CalChamber Alert.| CalChamber Alert
In Episode 229 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss common misconceptions about California’s general industry workplace violence prevention standards and how employers can proactively remain in compliance.| CalChamber Alert
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Employment Law Subject Matter Expert| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
In Episode 225 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss what employers are required to do annually to comply with general industry workplace violence prevention standards.| CalChamber Alert
Cal/OSHA held the first open discussion of its workplace violence safety regulation for general industry at an all-day advisory committee meeting on January 24.| CalChamber Alert