Workplace violence can take many forms, including verbal or physical threats, harassment, intimidation or assault. In best case scenarios, those who experience or witness instances of workplace violence often suffer lasting psychological damage. And in worst case scenarios, violence in the workplace can lead to the injury or death of employees, customers or bystanders. Certain... View Article
On November 30, the California Division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) issued a final Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) implementing COVID-19 workplace safety protocols that went into effect immediately and apply to all employees and places of employment within the state, including universities and colleges, regardless of size or industry sector. As indicated... View Article
Each month, CUPA-HR General Counsel Ira Shepard provides an overview of some labor and employment law cases and regulatory actions with implications for the higher ed workplace. Here’s the latest from Ira: Federal Court Dismisses Medical Resident’s Claim Under “Intercorporate Immunity Doctrine” That States Discussions of Student Performance by Faculty Members and University Officials Are... View Article
With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to ensure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards, conducting on-site inspections, and providing training, outreach, education and assistance. OSHA requires that employers: Prominently display the official “OSHA Job Safety and Health – It’s the... View Article
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