Firm presents session on assessing current risks in the workplace
Raising the Bar, an educational series raising employer awareness of current issues in employment and labor law and offered by Detroit-based employment law firm Nemeth Burwell, P.C., returns Tuesday, Sept. 24 when the topic will be “Risk Assessment and Prevention: Workplace violence, safety and security.”
According to Patricia Nemeth of Nemeth Burwell, the Risk Assessment and Prevention session presents an opportunity for employers to assess their current workplace risks and response systems and ensure they are also in compliance with current workplace safety laws.
“It is estimated there are up to two million reported incidents of workplace violence in the United States each year, ranging from bullying behavior, to threats and intimidation, to murder,” said Nemeth. “Employers need to be aware of potential security risks in their workplace and ensure they have proper policies and procedures in place that comply with the law and keep employees safe.”
Topics to be covered at the Risk Assessment and Prevention presentation include:
• Investigating workplace violence incidents
• Concealed weapons permits and Stand Your Ground laws in the workplace
• Youth Employment Standards Act: special considerations for minors
• Workplace violence and OSHA’s General Duty Clause
• Physical security and risk assessments in the workplace
• Security rules and the unionized workplace
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), accommodations and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance
Raising the Bar will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at the Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy 48084. Continental breakfast will be served at 8:00 a.m. The cost of the event is $60 per person and pre-registration is required. To register, e-mail Pamela Perkowski at pperkowski@nemethburwell.com or call 313-567-5921.
Firm sponsored ‘Pitch for Detroit’ event on Belle Isle on Aug. 25
The law firm of Lipson Neilson was a proud sponsor of the August 25 “Pitch for Detroit” charity softball tournament on Belle Isle in Detroit. The event attracted 600 people and raised $60,000. The proceeds from the event will benefit the “Do it for Detroit Fund” that helps to empower young adults and Detroit ex-pats nation-wide to find relevant and meaningful ways to transform our city.
Founded in 1985, Lipson Neilson offices in Detroit and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm services clients in Michigan, across the U.S., and around the world. More can be learned about the firm by visiting www.lipsonneilson.com.
Pitch for Detroit is devoted to rebuilding and strengthening our Detroit community. Proceeds from the August 25, 2013 charity softball tournament will benefit the “Do it for Detroit Fund”, which this year will support high-impact volunteer opportunities for organizations that benefit the City of Detroit. To find out more about Pitch for Detroit visit www.pitchfordetroit.com.
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