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"Employer Obligations to Address the Rise in Workplace Violence," Jones Walker LLP Labor & Employment Client Alert

By Jane Henican Heidingsfelder, Jacob J. Pritt

Client Alert

May 23, 2023

More and more often on the news we are seeing reports of mass shootings and other acts of violence. These incidents affect all aspects of our lives, but they are becoming more prevalent in people's workplaces. The federal government estimates that 2 million American workers are victims of workplace violence each year, and that number may continue to grow. With this unfortunate reality in mind, it is important that employers have adequate workplace violence policies to protect their employees. Continue reading >

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    Jane Henican Heidingsfelder
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    Partner
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    Jacob J. Pritt
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    Associate
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    D: 504.582.8643
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    Emailjpritt@joneswalker.com

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