Workplace Violence Prevention
Preparation
Preparing a Workplace Violence Plan can be daunting. We can help.
training
On September 30, 2023, California Senate Bill 553 (Cortese) was signed into law, and California Labor Code section 6401.9 will be in effect and enforceable on July 1, 2024. Employers that fall within the scope of this law must establish, implement, and maintain an effective written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan that includes but is not limited to the following:
- Identifying who is responsible for implementing the plan.
- Involving employees and their representatives
- Accepting and responding to reports of workplace violence and prohibit employee retaliation.
- Communicating with employees regarding workplace violence.post-incident
- Responding to actual and potential emergencies
- Developing and providing practical training
- Identifying, evaluating, and correcting workplace violence hazards
- Performing post incident response and investigations