Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
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SB 553 required California employers to create and implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) by July 1, 2024.
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Your Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Responsibilities
SB 553, effective July 1, 2024, mandates California employers to establish a workplace violence prevention plan and train their employees. With the annual review and retraining requirements approaching, employers should prepare to comply with California’s Labor Code 6401.9.
Some Annual Requirements for Employers, Including:
Conduct an Annual Review
Review of plan, including its effectiveness and employee involvement in the plan.
Provide Annual Training
Provide annual training on all the law’s requirements, including the plan itself.
Setting Up Your Workplace Violence Prevention Plan by July 1, 2024
On Demand Legal Center Webinar with Berliner Cohen
SB 553 requires all employers to establish a compliant Workplace Violence Prevention strategy and initiate training by July 1, 2024. This webinar covered the elements required for the training and provided a template for Employers to use to develop their own policy.
Workplace Violence Prevention Plans with Zaller Law Group
Don’t overthink it! In this mini episode of the Confidential Bulletin, ZLG partner, Anthony Zaller and Senior Council and expert, Veenita Raj walk you through the process to successfully create your plan and train your staff.
Getting Your Business Ready
COMPLY IN 4 EASY STEPS
Conduct Risk Assessments
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards that could lead to workplace violence.
Develop & Implement a WVPP
Create a comprehensive WVPP detailing all roles, involving employees and representatives, and setting clear incident response protocols.
Download the Workplace Violence Prevention Modified Model Plan for Restaurant Operations Template
Engage in Training
Offer comprehensive training to all staff on YOUR WVPP and identifying, averting, and addressing workplace violence. Ensure this is a continuous conversation and properly documented.
Upskill your Managers and Employees on how to de-escalate workplace violence.
Maintain & Review Records
Maintain comprehensive records of violence prevention activities such as hazard management, training, incident handling, and probes.
Our CRA Legal Partners
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Resources from our Legal partners:
- Zaller Law Group:
July 1, 2024: The Deadline for California Employers to Implement Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Article
12 Must-Haves for Violence Prevention Plans Social - Fisher Phillips:
California Employers Must Develop a Workplace Violence Prevention Program Under New Law: Your 5-Step Compliance Plan Article - Berliner Cohen:
California Employers: Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Article- “A model plan was implemented by the DIR however, this plan will need to be adapted to each place of employment. A copy of the model plan can be downloaded here.”
- Jackson Lewis:
California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements for Your Worksite Podcast
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