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In part one of our three-part series on California’s new workplace violence prevention law, Robert Rodriguez (shareholder, Sacramento) and Karen Tynan (shareholder, Sacramento) discuss the lessons employers have learned about workplace violence inspections during the law’s first year of implementation. Karen and Robert, who are co-chairs of the firm’s Workplace Violence Prevention Practice Group, explore how the enforcement of the new law, which took effect on July 1, 2024, is being managed and offer insights into Cal/OSHA’s approach to these inspections. The discussion highlights practical tips for employers, the importance of customized training, and the role of the Bureau of Investigation in incidents of workplace violence.

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Workplace Violence Prevention

Ogletree Deakins understands that employers across the country face workplace violence risks and incidents. These risks and workplace violence events span industries, trades, and geography, and intersect with workers and management. We draw on a cross-disciplinary team of attorneys with experience advising and counseling employers on a broad cross-section of workplace violence and threat assessments […]

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