Workplace Violence Restraining Order

A Workplace Violence Restraining Order can be obtained by an employer asking for a restraining order to protect an employee who has suffered stalking, serious harassment, violence, or a credible and real threat of violence at the workplace. It is important to keep in mind that an employee cannot ask for a workplace violence restraining order. If the employee wants protection, the employee can seek a civil harassment restraining order or a domestic violence restraining order depending on circumstances.

Call (619) 500-1289 or Contact Attorney Timothy Riley and he can advise you and help you through all aspects of a Workplace Violence Restraining Order.

What is a Workplace Violence Restraining Order?

A Workplace Violence Restraining Order is a Restraining Order designed to protect a business and its employees from harassment, violence, and threats of violence that occurred at the workplace. The Respondent to a Workplace Violence Restraining Order may be a current or former employee, a customer, or any person who has frequent harassing or violent interactions with the business and its employees. California law allows allows a workplace to obtain a Workplace Violence Restraining Order.

What Should I do if My Employees are Being Harassed?

Once you have determined that you and your employees qualify for a Workplace Violence Restraining Order, you must complete the appropriate paperwork and file it with the court. To complete the Request for Workplace Violence Restraining Orders you will need to write a statement and compile evidence that will be submitted to the court alongside your request. Call (619) 500-1289 or Contact Attorney Timothy Riley and he can advise you and help you through all aspects of a Workplace Violence Restraining Order.

What Should I do If I was Served with a Workplace Violence Restraining Order?

You have a choice to submit a written Response to Request for Workplace Violence Restraining Order. While not required, preparing and filing a response prior to the court hearing can give the judge a better understanding of the facts and circumstances surrounding the case. If you chose to complete a Response to Request for Workplace Violence Restraining Order you will need to write a statement and attach and relevant evidence. At the hearing you and the Petitioner will get the chance to testify and present evidence to the judge. After the hearing the judge will determine if a Workplace Violence Restraining Order is necessary. If a Workplace Violence Restraining Order is issued against you, it will last for a period up to five years which is determined by the judge.

Call (619) 500-1289 or Contact Attorney Timothy Riley and he can advise you and help you through all aspects of a Workplace Violence Restraining Order.