Perspective
Oct. 15, 2016
Addressing workplace violence in California
While these provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act do not specifically mention workplace violence or threats of violence, California courts have interpreted them to cover these hazards. By Nate Kowalski
Nathan J. Kowalski
Partner
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
Email: nkowalski@aalrr.com
Nate is a partner in the firm's Cerritos office. He represents cities, counties, superior courts and special districts in a wide array of labor and employment matters.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly 2 million American workers report having been victims of workplace violence each year and many more cases go unreported. OSHA defines workplace violence as "any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults a...
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