Workplace Violence Prevention
Workplace violence encompasses any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. This can range from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. It can impact and involve employees, clients, customers, and visitors.
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On September 4, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “Retail Worker Safety Act,” which will require retail employers to develop and implement workplace violence prevention training, policies, and additional prevention measures. This becomes effective on March 3, 2025.
Threats, threatening conduct, or any other acts of aggression or violence in the workplace will not be tolerated.
The state of Texas that has developed a workplace violence prevention standard for healthcare settings.