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Preventing and managing workplace violence : legal and strategic guidelines

by Mark Lies. American Bar Association. 2008.
381 pages. No updates available.

A guide for addressing workplace violence concerns on behalf of employers and clients, this book provides information on forms workplace violence can take, the psychological factors that may cause workplace violence, and legal issues such as employer liability. The authors examine the tools available to avert or reduce the likelihood of workplace violence and discuss proactive planning ideas such as conducting background checks on employees and implementing an employee assistance program.