What can you do after workplace violence?
Following a violent incident in the workplace, it can be difficult to get back to work….Below are some tips to help you get your company back on track.
- Understand the impact.
- Help employees process events.
- Communicate with employees.
- Take control of the story.
- Conduct a thorough policy review.
How to deal with violence in the workplace?
Talk with the employee about your concern of the possibility of the violence extending into the workplace and Recommend that the employee contact the Employee Assistance Program or the Department’s resource and referral service, WorkLife4You (formerly LifeCare), for assistance in dealing with the problem.
When is an employer liable for violence in the workplace?
When the perpetrator is an employee, likely claims against an employer include negligent hiring or negligent retention. Under Pennsylvania law, an employer may be liable for the violent acts of its employees if the employer knew or should have known that the employee had a “dangerous propensity for violence.”
Can a workplace allegation affect your rights as an employer?
Allegations can arise in any number of circumstances. the employee may raise issues directly with their own manager. However an allegation arises, the type of allegation can affect your rights and obligations as an employer. Serious misconduct is a term used to describe serious offences. For example, these offences include:
How to deal with allegations in the workplace?
gets to the bottom of the claims early. When workplace allegations arise, you should ensure that you have thorough investigative processes in place to handle any claims of misconduct or harassment. This will prevent any issues that may arise from failing to: use effective resources to get to the truth of the matter.
Talk with the employee about your concern of the possibility of the violence extending into the workplace and Recommend that the employee contact the Employee Assistance Program or the Department’s resource and referral service, WorkLife4You (formerly LifeCare), for assistance in dealing with the problem.
When the perpetrator is an employee, likely claims against an employer include negligent hiring or negligent retention. Under Pennsylvania law, an employer may be liable for the violent acts of its employees if the employer knew or should have known that the employee had a “dangerous propensity for violence.”
Allegations can arise in any number of circumstances. the employee may raise issues directly with their own manager. However an allegation arises, the type of allegation can affect your rights and obligations as an employer. Serious misconduct is a term used to describe serious offences. For example, these offences include:
gets to the bottom of the claims early. When workplace allegations arise, you should ensure that you have thorough investigative processes in place to handle any claims of misconduct or harassment. This will prevent any issues that may arise from failing to: use effective resources to get to the truth of the matter.