Labor/Employment
May 28, 2024
What California employers need to know about SB 553 and workplace violence prevention plans
The plan must consider the different roles and responsibilities of employees, such as public-facing, remote, or field workers. The plan must be a standalone document, not a program, and should not conflict with other safety or operational plans.
Mike Arias
Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team LLP
6701 Center Dr West Fl 14
Los Angeles , CA 90045
Phone: (310) 844-9696
Fax: (310) 861-0168
Email: mike@asstlawyers.com
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), workplace violence is the second-leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the United States, affecting nearly two million American workers annually.
California aims to curb that disheartening statistic with Senate Bill 553 (SB 553), which addresses workplace violence. The bill will require employers to implement basic protections for employees while at work.
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