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How to Draft a California SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) for Multi-Location Employers in 2026

Business Legal Compliance / Jack Gilbert

California SB 553 requires most employers to implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) and maintain a workplace violence incident log. For multi-location employers in 2026, the compliance challenge is drafting one WVPP that is consistent statewide while still matching each site’s risks, staffing, and reporting paths. This article explains a practical, Cal/OSHA-ready drafting framework, […]

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How to Conduct a Workplace Harassment Investigation in California Without Retaliation Claims Under FEHA

California employers can face FEHA retaliation liability even when a harassment complaint is unproven—if the investigation process or outcomes punish the reporter. Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code § 12940), retaliation claims often turn on timing, documentation, and consistency. This article explains a step-by-step, California-specific investigation workflow that reduces retaliation risk while