The rise of workplace violence should be a top concern for employers, requiring their immediate attention towards building ...

California’s SB553, the nation’s first comprehensive and multi-industry workplace violence prevention law, has been in effect for almost a year. Many other states are following suit with their own ...

“Violence is just part of the job. Every nurse and healthcare worker experiences it at some point.” Sentiments like this echo across American hospitals and healthcare facilities, capturing a ...

Over the last few decades, violence against healthcare workers has emerged as a pervasive challenge in healthcare. Despite increased awareness, hospital settings remain among the most dangerous ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - From being punched and kicked to being stabbed, healthcare workers across the country often face a reality that hasn’t been a standard part of their training. The problem has ...

Virginia Governor Youngkin signed House Bill 2269 and Senate Bill 1260 into law on March 24, 2025. These identical bills amend Virginia Code § 32.1-127, which regulates medical care facilities and ...

Sarah's husband appeared at her workplace for the third time that week. As he entered, her coworkers froze. Sarah rushed toward him, anxiously pleading with him to leave. "Not here," she insisted. Her ...

One of the most significant changes is the removal of the provision that prohibited employers from requiring employees to confront individuals suspected of committing a crime or engaging in workplace ...

Employers in California are required to review their workplace violence prevention plan annually, when a deficiency is observed or becomes apparent, or after a workplace violence incident.

An overview of California’s workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) law, which requires employers to implement written WVPPs, conduct employee training, and maintain incident logs and other records ...