California’s New Workplace Violence Standard: What Employers Need to Know

Beginning July 1, 2024, all California employers with 10+ employees must establish a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, which includes:

  • Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

  • Employer responsibility and employee participation

  • Effective procedures for reporting and responding to workplace violence

  • Assessment procedures to identify and evaluate risk factors

  • Timely correction of workplace violence hazards

  • Procedures for post-incident response and investigation

  • Periodic review of the plan

  • Violent Incident log (confidential)

  • Recordkeeping and access requirements

Additionally, California Employers must provide training on their Workplace Prevention Policy to all employees.

Essential HR offers a Workplace Violence Prevention Program that includes:

  1. Customized Workplace Violence Prevention Plan creation

  2. Provision of a template for self-completion with review by an Essential HR Partner

  3. Employee Training (45 minutes): Covers:

    • Definition of Workplace Violence

    • Recognizing Warning Signs

    • Reporting Procedures

    • Conflict Resolution Skills

    • Personal Safety Measures

    • De-escalation Techniques

    • Emergency Response Procedures

    • Workplace Policies and Resources

    • Legal Rights and Responsibilities

    • Role of Employees in Prevention

  4. Supervisor Training (90 minutes): Covers:

    • Understanding Workplace Violence

    • Recognizing Warning Signs

    • Prevention Strategies

    • De-escalation Techniques

    • Responding to Incidents

    • Supporting Employees

    • Legal and Ethical Considerations

    • Role of Supervisors

    • Scenario-Based Training

    • Ongoing Education and Training

If you would like Essential HR to partner with you on your Workplace Violence Prevention Program, reach out to your HR Partner or email wkroll@essentialhr.org.

 

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