Workplace Violence Policy

Summary

This template is a Workplace Violence Policy that employers consider essential for their handbooks not only to inform employees of their employer's commitment to maintaining a safe working environment but also assist the employer in defending against claims for workplace injuries caused by violence at work. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. For a full listing of key content covering employee handbook considerations, see Employee Handbook Resource Kit. For more information on drafting workplace violence policies, see Workplace Violence Policies: Key Drafting Tips. Also see Workplace Violence: Key Legal Issues, Prevention, and Response, Workplace Violence Prevention Checklist, and Bullying in the Workplace: Best Practices. For a California version of this policy, see Workplace Violence Policy (CA). For non-jurisdictional training presentations providing guidance on identifying and handling workplace violence, see Workplace Violence Guidance for Managers: Training Presentation and Workplace Violence Guidance for Non-supervisory Employees: Training Presentation. [>] Videos. For a video suite on the OSH Act and workplace safety and health, see OSH Act Basics Video and Workplace Safety and Health Best Practices Video. For tracking of newly enacted workplace violence laws and other key federal, state, and local Labor & Employment legal developments, see Labor & Employment Key Legal Developments Tracker (Current).