California Set to Require Workplace Violence Prevention Plans
The California Legislature passed a bill Sept. 12 that would require companies to create workplace violence prevention plans.
Under SB 553, set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2025, most employers would need to maintain logs on violent incidents and provide training to workers on how to report incidents. The bill also authorizes collective bargaining representatives to seek temporary restraining orders on behalf of workers who were victims of violence or threats of violence.