Still Unsure About California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Rules?
By Admin September 01, 2025 Category: Employment Tags: business attorney business law california employment law California HR chase law group chase law manhattan beach deann chase EDD Updates Employee Benefits employment attorney employment law Employment Law 2024 Employment Law Update Employment tRegulations hr compliance HR Updates Legal Updates los angeles business attorney New Hire Forms small business law Workers Compensation Workplace Safety Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
As of July 1, 2024, all California employers (with limited exceptions) are required to implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) under Labor Code Section 6401.9—a law stemming from SB 553, which was passed in 2023. This sweeping legislation mandates written protocols, employee training, and workplace violence incident tracking—and is enforceable by Cal/OSHA.
If you’re not compliant or unsure whether your WVPP is sufficient, you may be subject to citations and penalties for violations.
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What Employers Must Have in Place:
- A written WVPP, either integrated into your Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) or as a standalone document
- Clear procedures for reporting, investigating, and responding to incidents
- Regular training for employees, supervisors, and managers (with annual updates)
- A Workplace Violence Incident Log (even for non-injury incidents)
- Recordkeeping for training and incident data (1–5 year retention required)
Applying this law in real workplaces can get tricky. Consider these common questions:
- How do you implement WVPP rules across multiple work locations?
- Can your current harassment prevention training fulfill these requirements?
- What is required for “employee involvement” in developing or updating your plan?
- Is it okay to use a WVPP template?
- Are fully remote teams or very small offices excluded?
If you’re unsure about any of these, you’re definitely not the only one. If you haven’t yet implemented a WVPP or need help ensuring yours is compliant, now is the time. Contact employment attorney Scott Liner at Chase Law Group for guidance or or call 310.545.7700 to request a legally compliant WVPP prepared for your business.
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Please note that this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice and does constitute an attorney-client relationship. It is recommended to consult with an attorney directly for specific guidance pertaining to your business and its practices.