WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: Preparedness & Prevention

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A disgruntled employee, a frustrated customer, or someone else just snaps and you find your dealership in a highly intense and dangerous situation that you may not be prepared for.  

OSHA says, “workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site.” Dealerships may be confronted with such a situation and are obligated to provide a safe work environment. 

Having a plan to prevent workplace violence with training and policies can help keep employees and customers safe.  

Darrell Gay, Esq. of ArentFox Schiff LLP along with a NYPD Counterterrorism Unit speaker will provide practical steps dealers can take to keep your dealership safe.

Topics on the agenda:

  • What you can do to Prevent Violence in your Workplace

  • Recognize the Warning Signs of Workplace Violence

  • Understand what Workplace Violence Really Is

  • Resources You Have in your Workplace to Avoid Violence

  • What your Emergency Plan Should Include

  • Learn What Your Workplace Violence Policy Should Include

  • Understand How to Properly Respond to an Active Shooter Scenario

  • Learn Best Practices to De-Escalate Violence in your Workplace

  • Concealed weapons v. open carry rules in New York

Presenters:

  • Darrell S. Gay, Esq., ArentFox Schiff LLP

  • David Yearwood Esq., ArentFox Schiff LLP

  • Lt. Luis Moncayo, NYPD Counterterrorism Unit

  • Sgt. John Schoppmann, NYPD Counterterrorism Unit

Moderator:

  • Susan J. Bieber, Esq. Vice President Dealer Services, GNYADA