Perspective
Aug. 7, 2009
The Good Fight
Employers with zero-tolerance policies against workplace violence could find themselves sued by an employee claiming self defense, write Lisa Carvalho, Dan Valim and Craig Baumgartner.
At one time or another, many in the American workforce likely have had the urge to slug a customer, co-worker or, more likely, a boss. Thankfully, most people suppress these urges. But some do not, making incidents of workplace violence more than the unthinkably rare occurrence. Violence in the workplace is not only disruptive, but dangerous, not only for the parties involved, but also potentially for inno...
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