Workplace Violence

New and Updated

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  Employment Law Guide

  Employee Discipline: West Virginia

  Updated to reflect a development regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandate exemptions, effective January 18, 2022.

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  Training

  Active Shooter Events - Supervisor Training

  The Active Shooter Events briefing, which examines the law and government-recommended best practices regarding active shooter events, has been enhanced to improve the content and appearance of the PowerPoint presentation.

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  Handbook Templates

  Weapons in the Workplace Handbook Statement: Arkansas

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect development regarding storing firearms in employer parking lots.

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  Legal Timetable

  Texas Removes Handgun License Requirement

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  Legal Timetable

  Maryland Permits Employers to File for Peace Orders Against Workplace Acts of Violence

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  Legal Timetable

  Arkansas Amends Guns in Parking Lot Law

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  Legal Timetable

  North Dakota Excludes Injuries Linked to Recreational Marijuana from Workers' Compensation

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  Employment Law Guide

  Employee Discipline: Kentucky

  Updated to reflect law relating to substance abuse programs, effective July 15, 2020.

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  Editor's Choice

  Hate Crimes and the Workplace

  Unfortunately workplace crimes motivated by hate or bias against a protected group are increasingly common. Brightmine offers many tools and resources to help an employer prevent and address hate crimes in the workplace.

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  Handbook Templates

  Weapons in the Workplace Handbook Statement: Oklahoma

  Updated guidance to reflect amendment relating to a person's right to carry a firearm onto company property, effective November 1, 2019.