CA SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention – July 1 2024 Compliance Requirements
What is SB 553 in California?
SB 553 was written to ensure workers receive the same protections against workplace violence that healthcare workers in California already have. The bill requires most employers to expand their injury prevention program, by developing and implementing a written workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP). Most California employers will need to comply with SB 553 by July 1, 2024.
What California Employers Need to Know
Businesses operating in California will have to comply with new workplace violence measures signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 30, 2023, as Senate Bill (SB) 553. It defines workplace violence as any act of violence or threat of violence that occurs in a place of employment. The bill requires employers to establish a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP), document incidents of workplace violence and train employees on how to identify workplace violence hazards by July 1, 2024.
July 1, 2024: Effective this date, employers are required to establish, implement and maintain at all times and in all work areas an effective workplace violence prevention plan and violent incident log, and provide effective training to employees.
January 1, 2025: Provisions of the SB 553 language will allow the unions collective bargaining employee representatives to request temporary restraining orders and orders after hearing on behalf of employees affected by workplace violence events.
Companies with multiple locations can operate under one corporate plan; however, each location may have unique circumstances that could warrant a location specific plan. The plan shall be in effect at all times and in all work areas and be specific to the hazards and corrective measures for each work area and operation.
Reference: Bill Text: CA SB553 | 2023-2024 | Regular Session | Chaptered
ASAA team will assess, establish and implement an effective plan to meet your specific requirements outlined under the new California law for workplace violence prevention.
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