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Practical SB-553 articles for California small business.

Written without the corporate jargon. What the law actually requires, what Cal/OSHA inspectors look for, and how small businesses stay compliant in practice.

Workplace Violence Prevention
What Cal/OSHA Actually Looks for in a WVPP Inspection
Most California employers wrote a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan in 2024 and hope for the best. Here is what a Cal/OSHA inspector actually evaluates.
April 14, 2026 · 9 min
Workplace Violence Prevention
The 7 Most Common SB-553 Compliance Failures (And How to Fix Them)
Cal/OSHA is enforcing SB-553. The seven compliance gaps that appear most often in California workplace violence prevention programs — and how to fix each.
March 12, 2026 · 8 min
Litigation Support
Negligent Security vs. Workplace Violence Negligence: What Employers Need to Know About Their Legal Exposure
Two distinct legal theories — both can reach your organization. Understanding employer liability for workplace violence is the start of a defensible program.
February 18, 2026 · 9 min
Workplace Violence Prevention
The Permanent Cal/OSHA Workplace Violence Standard: What We Know and What to Expect
Cal/OSHA is developing a permanent workplace violence prevention standard, due December 31, 2026. The current state of the rulemaking and what it means.
January 27, 2026 · 7 min

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Practical SB-553 articles for California small business.

What Cal/OSHA Actually Looks for in a WVPP Inspection

The 7 Most Common SB-553 Compliance Failures (And How to Fix Them)

Negligent Security vs. Workplace Violence Negligence: What Employers Need to Know About Their Legal Exposure

The Permanent Cal/OSHA Workplace Violence Standard: What We Know and What to Expect

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