Shielding Local Governments from Workplace Violence Liability

CD of Live 90-Minute Telephone Conference with an Interactive Q&A Session Conducted on November 17, 2005 Now available on CD

Liability for workplace violence is a growing concern for public employers.

Local governments may be legally vulnerable for failing to have measures in place to maintain security in public buildings, such as the courthouse and city hall, as illustrated by the lawsuits stemming from the recent courthouse killings in Atlanta.

Listen as our authoritative panelists provide valuable insights on how local governments can protect against legal attack. They’ll address these and other key questions:

• What unique legal challenges do local governments face in keeping their facilities safe for employees and the public?
• What defenses have municipalities successfully employed to shield against claims by workers and the public due to violence occurring at its facilities?
• What are the best practices for local governments to limit exposure to workplace violence claims?

Our panelists include:

• Helene Leichter, Assistant City Attorney, Santa Clara, CA, is a frequent author and lecturer on legal and liability issues facing cities and counties.
• Kathy E. Mount, Principal, Meyers Nave, Oakland, CA, represents public agencies in lawsuits alleging discrimination, harassment and contract violations. In addition, she regularly performs independent investigations into sexual harassment and discrimination allegations and assists public employers in resolving claims through mediation.
• Richard Whitmore, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, San Francisco, represents cities, counties, courts and special districts in labor relations, collective bargaining, employee discipline, personnel, contract administration and grievance arbitration, mediation, and defense of employment discrimination claims.

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