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Workplace Violence Measure Clears Committee

noworkplaceviolence May 20, 2013 0

Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted to protect health care workers from violence in the workplace. “Health care workers have a difficult and dangerous job,” said Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/San Mateo) “Their employers

OSHA tags in on workplace violence issue, takes it to the court

noworkplaceviolence May 17, 2013 0

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)is suing an employer for an employee's claims that she was subjected to workplace violence concerns in violation of Section 11(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act

How To Take A Stand Against Workplace Bullying

noworkplaceviolence May 16, 2013 0

This is a true story: An assistant accidentally dropped a file of papers on the floor at a staff meeting. Her manager exploded into a tirade of profanity and called her “stupid” in

Amarillo Police Providing Educational Programs For Crime Prevention

noworkplaceviolence May 15, 2013 0

AMARILLO -- The Amarillo Police Departments Crime Prevention Unit is letting everyone know of the various educational programs and services available to the public.

Criminal check trial extended

noworkplaceviolence May 14, 2013 0

What began as a six-month trial of information sharing between Queensland and New Zealand authorities has been extended to at least July. The criminal data trial was set up in July 2012 after the

Despite all the warnings, workplace harassment still exists

noworkplaceviolence May 13, 2013 0

If you think stricter regulations and workplace policies may have made workplace harassment a thing of the past, think again. Sexual harassment in the workplace continues to be a pervasive and costly problem. And

French Embassy in Libya Destroyed by Workplace Violence

noworkplaceviolence May 10, 2013 0

Somebody or other blew up a car bomb in front of the French embassy in Tripoli this morning, doing extensive damage and injuring two security guards.

Dem Blames ‘Political Correctness’ for Fort Hood ‘Workplace Violence’ Controversy

noworkplaceviolence May 9, 2013 0

A long-serving Pennsylvania Democrat has joined Republican colleagues to ask Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to overturn the “indefensible” decision by the military to designate the Fort Hood massacre “workplace violence” rather than terrorism