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4 Types of Workplace Violence

By Chris Ceplenski Dec 27, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 7, 2016

According to SHRM, workplace violence is defined as “a spectrum of behavior—including overt acts of violence, threats, and other conduct—that generates a reasonable concern for safety from violence, where a nexus exists between the behavior and the physical safety of employees and others (such as customers, clients, and business associates) on-site or off-site, when related […]

What Can Employers Do to Prevent Workplace Violence?

By Chris Ceplenski Dec 27, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 27, 2013

Workplace violence and homicides are ongoing threats for employers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, of the 4,547 workplace injuries resulting in death in 2010, 506 were homicides. While there is no federal law that establishes an employer’s duty to prevent workplace violence against employees, companies must comply with the general duty clause of […]