No Plan, No Problem – California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Requirements and Compliance Overview
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- Topic Areas:
- Non CE
- Categories:
- Non-CE | On Demand
- Faculty:
- Alessandra Whipple | Todd Wulffson
- Duration:
- 2 hours
- Format:
- Audio and Video
Description
As most California employers are aware, a new workplace violence law (SB 553) requires California employers to develop and implement a written, Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and conduct training by July 1, 2024. The new requirements will be enforced by Cal/OSHA.
Join CDF Partners Todd Wulffson and Alessandra Whipple for an in-depth webinar discussing the fundamentals of California’s new workplace violence prevention plan, including who is covered, what conduct is regulated, what is required of employers, training requirements, and recording and reporting requirements. They will also address strategies and best practices for employers to implement the new workplace violence prevention requirements.
Agenda:
-- Understanding SB 553: Overview of the law's scope, including coverage, regulated conduct, and employer obligations.
-- Compliance Essentials: Detailed examination of the fundamentals of California’s new workplace violence prevention plan, including training requirements, and recording and reporting obligations.
-- Implementation Strategies: Discussion of strategies and best practices for employers to effectively implement the new requirements, including drafting a written program, developing training programs, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
-- Q&A Session: An opportunity for participants to ask questions and seek clarification on key aspects of compliance with California's new workplace violence prevention requirements.
Credits
Handouts
| Workplace Violence Handouts (1.22 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Speaker
Alessandra Whipple Related Seminars and Products
Alessandra C. Whipple is a partner in CDF’s Orange County office where she defends companies in employment-related litigation. Whipple is experienced in advising and defending various business and employment disputes involving claims of wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination and retaliation, breach of contract, unfair competition, trade secrets, and whistleblower claims. Prior to joining CDF, Whipple served as in-house counsel for a regional bank, advising on matters concerning public disclosure/filings, corporate strategy, and labor and employment issues.
Whipple’s practice includes providing pragmatic day-to-day advice and counseling to companies on how to navigate California’s ever-changing labor and employment law landscape. Combining business and legal acumen, she counsels clients on compliance strategies and implementation to enable them to take a proactive approach to mitigate the risks and costs associated with employment matters.
Todd Wulffson Related Seminars and Products
Todd R. Wulffson has focused his practice on counseling and defending businesses in labor and employment matters for over 30 years. In addition to private practice, from 2006-2010, Wulffson served as General Counsel and SVP of Human Resources to Palace Entertainment, overseeing the SEC filings, legal and human resources issues for a company with over 12,000 employees at 40 locations in 11 states.
Wulffson currently assists clients ranging from local sole proprietorships to large, multi-national corporations. He has considerable experience representing employers in the entertainment, manufacturing, banking, hospitality, financial services and retail industries. With both business and legal experience, Wulffson focuses on advising employers on human resources matters, and implementing proactive measures to reduce risk and cost. He has defended employers in both state and federal court, in matters before the Public Employment Relations Board and the National Labor Relations Board, and in administrative proceedings before the State Labor Commissioner and the Fair Employment and Housing Commission. He has significant traditional labor law experience, and is a veteran of numerous union organizing drives.
Wulffson also has substantial experience in the evolving area of Social Media Law. He is a frequent speaker, author and resource to employers nationwide on analyzing employee-related social media issues, preparing social media policies and procedures, and defending actions involving social media liability claims.