One of the several legal issues surrounding workplace violence is ____
a. An employer may be subject to claims of negligence regarding supervision
b. Maintaining mandatory security ratios
c. Department of Labor laws requiring employers to report each incidence of workplace violence
d. The patient's right to unrestricted visitation
A
Legal issues surrounding workplace violence include the following: (1) higher workers' com-pensation rates; (2) liability for citations, fines, and criminal penalties; (3) legislation restricting employers from action solely because of psychological disabilities; and (4) claims of employer negligence regarding hiring, retention, supervision, and security.
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