California Workplace Violence Restraining Orders: New Protections Take Effect in January, 2025

In this podcast, shareholders Karen Tynan (Sacramento) and Amy Bianchini (San Deigo) discuss the circumstances under which a California employer may seek a restraining order on behalf of an employee. Karen, who is co-chair of the firm’s Workplace Violence Prevention Practice Group, and Amy address California Code of Civil Procedure Section 527.8 and procedures to effectively obtain restraining orders. They also cover the scope of restraining orders, including who can be restrained and who can be protected, and they highlight the procedural requirements, which may vary from county to county and review a case study.