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Legislative Update: Workplace Violence & Bullying; Public Employee FMLA Leave; Captive Audience; Paid Sick Leave; Criminal Records; Credit Reports

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Legislative Developments

The Connecticut General Assembly is in full swing with the budget dominating the discussion. But expect to hear of several high-profile bills continuing to make their way through the legislature.  Here is a brief update on a few of them: Last week, the House unanimously passed H.B. 5174 which deals with workplace violence in the… Continue Reading

Workplace Violence Prevention: Having Police or Security Available at a Termination Meeting

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

In light of the horrific workplace shootings in Connecticut earlier this month, I’ve heard people wonder about various steps an employer can take in anticipation of a termination meeting. One question raised is whether it is ever appropriate to have the police nearby or available during a termination meeting.  Or, alternatively, can you have security… Continue Reading

Workplace Violence: Are There Really Any “Lessons” to be Learned From Evil?

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

For those living in Connecticut, the Connecticut Lottery shootings of over a decade ago are still a vivid reminder of how quickly a tragedy can visit a workplace.  On the 10th anniversary of that horrible day, I wrote a piece about how that incident really awakened Connecticut employers to the need to think about workplace… Continue Reading

Kentucky Shooting a Reminder to Employers to Remain On Guard for Workplace Violence

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

Today’s shooting at a Kentucky plastics plant that killed five people is yet another reminder that employers need to continue to be vigilant in preventing workplace violence. This year marked the 10-year-anniversary of one of the most infamous workplace violence incidents in Connecticut — the shooting at the Connecticut Lottery headquarters.   As I indicated in a… Continue Reading

Workplace Violence: Remembering the Lottery Headquarters Shooting 10 Years Later

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

UPDATE 8/3/10: In light of today’s workplace shootings in Manchester, I’ve provided some additional thoughts on workplace violence with reference back to the lottery headquarters shootings. In small states like Connecticut, at times it feels like everyone is separated by something less than Six Degrees.  Ten years ago today, a troubled worker walked into the… Continue Reading