acting, directly or indirectly, in the interest of an employer
in relation to any employee.
"Workplace violence." Violence, a threat of violence,
harassment, intimidation or extremely disruptive behavior by a
person against an employee which occurs during the course of the
employee's employment or as the result of the employment.
"Workplace violence policy." A written policy created by an
employer to provide for workplace rules and procedures intended
to prevent or respond to workplace violence.
"Workplace violence prevention measure." An action taken by
an employer for the purpose of preventing or reducing the
incidence or severity of workplace violence. The term includes,
but is not limited to:
(1) Providing training for employees with regard to the
employer's workplace violence policy or general training on
how to prevent and respond to workplace violence.
(2) Hiring or retaining security personnel to provide
protection from workplace violence.
(3) Deploying electronic security systems, alarms,
surveillance systems or other electronic measures intended to
identify, monitor or make employees aware of potential
workplace violence.
(4) Physically modifying the employer's premises or
restricting access to certain parts of the premises in a
manner intended to provide for the protection of employees.
(5) Installing barriers, locks, doors, bulletproof or
bullet-resistant windows or other obstructions, partitions or
any other physical deterrent intended to provide for the
protection of employees.
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