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Healthcare Workplace Violence Reaches a Tipping Point: Court Rulings, State Laws, and What Employers Must Do NowAnalysis

Healthcare Workplace Violence Reaches a Tipping Point: Court Rulings, State Laws, and What Employers Must Do Now

A landmark 10th Circuit ruling backs OSHA's authority to cite healthcare employers for workplace violence under the General Duty Clause, while a wave of state laws creates new compliance obligations. Here's what healthcare employers need to know to protect workers and stay compliant in 2026.

Sarah Mitchell
Occupational Health and Workplace Wellness Contributor
12 min read
Healthcare Workplace Violence in 2026: A Landmark Court Ruling and New State Laws Are Reshaping Employer ObligationsAnalysis

Healthcare Workplace Violence in 2026: A Landmark Court Ruling and New State Laws Are Reshaping Employer Obligations

The Tenth Circuit's February 2026 ruling in Cedar Springs Hospital v. OSHRC affirmed OSHA's authority to cite healthcare employers for workplace violence under the General Duty Clause. Combined with New York's new prevention law and California's existing standards, employers face a rapidly evolving compliance landscape.

Sarah Mitchell
Occupational Health and Workplace Wellness Contributor
13 min read
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