HB944

Virginia HB944 mandates workplace violence policies for employers with 100+ employees, including reporting, response, and prevention procedures.

Virginia HB944 requires employers with 100 or more employees to develop and implement a workplace violence policy. This policy must include procedures for identifying responsible individuals, reporting incidents, responding to threats, communicating with employees, assessing risks, and preventing hazards. Employers must provide information about the policy to employees during onboarding and maintain documentation of incidents and responses. Employers failing to comply face civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation.