Chapter 26 - CHAPTER 26 WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

Chapter 26 WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

Laura J. Hazen, Esq.^*

SYNOPSIS

§ 26.1 INTRODUCTION

§ 26.2 WORKPLACE VIOLENCE STATISTICS

§ 26.2.1—Numbers Of People Injured
§ 26.2.2—Cost To Employers

§ 26.3 DEFINING WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND ITS INCREASING PREVALENCE

§ 26.3.1—Creating A Workable Definition
§ 26.3.2—Prevalence Of Violence: A Psychological Perspective

§ 26.4 ADVISING EMPLOYERS

§ 26.4.1—Assessing The Degree Of Risk — Common Risk Factors
§ 26.4.2—When And How To Take Threats Seriously
§ 26.4.3—Preventative Strategies
§ 26.4.4—Preventative Policies
§ 26.4.5—Responsive Policies
§ 26.4.6—Agency Recommendations

§ 26.5 THEORIES RELATING TO EMPLOYER LIABILITY

§ 26.5.1—The Colorado Workers' Compensation Act Exclusivity Provision
§ 26.5.2—Evolving Liability Theories
§ 26.5.3—OSHA General Duty Clause
§ 26.5.4—Employers' Potential Liability To Victims
§ 26.5.5—Colorado Statutes Regarding Threats Of Violence
§ 26.5.6—Employers' Potential Liability To Accused
§ 26.5.7—Employers' Potential Criminal Liability

§ 26.6 OTHER RELEVANT...