Workplace Violence Prevention & Response

/Overview

Nearly two million US workers report being a victim of workplace violence, and there are even more incidents that go unreported. This alarming statistic about workplace violence illustrates the pressing need for workplace violence prevention. Our dedicated team helps employers recognize the warning signs and develop violence prevention plans that include workplace violence prevention training for managers and supervisors, development of state-of-the art policies and procedures, and improved security measures.

We take a holistic approach to enhancing workplace safety, which extends to improving security measures. We understand the importance of a multifaceted strategy to mitigate the risks associated with violence in the workplace. We direct and manage post-incident investigations and help you with reporting requirements, policy enforcement, restraining orders, and internal or external communication plans. We also assist with post-incident recovery—helping clients make the transition back to business and develop new programs to prevent similar incidents in the future.

/Representative Experience

• Private employer: Represented against allegations of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. The case settled.
• Hospital system: Successfully defended in a six-day federal jury trial in a case involving gender discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongfully terminated. The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the harassment claim after two days of trial.
• Not-for-profit organization: Counseled the organization on identifying manifestations of systemic racism in the workplace and provided recommendations on how to remove them. Our work included mandated trainings, implementing regular all-staff meetings, reviewing and revising the dress code policy, and investigating complaints raised in exit interviews.
• Advise varying clients on compliant and effective employment practices across all types of employment issues, including workplace harassment, wage and hour, managing leaves of absence and disability accommodation, substance abuse, retaliation, and workplace violence.