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Labor/Employment

May 10, 2001

Worker Beware

The risk of workplace violence continues to create concerns for employers and employees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 1999, 645 job-related homicides were reported in the United States. Among the job-related homicides for which a motive could be ascertained, violence by co-workers and customers was the second most common cause of fatal injury.

        By Renée S. Schor
        
        The risk of workplace violence continues to create concerns for employers and employees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 1999, 645 job-related homicides were reported in the United States. Among the job-related homicides for which a motive could be ascertained, violence by co-workers ...

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