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Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with over 230 attorneys serving clients in nine offices throughout Michigan. Among the largest law firms in Michigan, Warner works in virtually all areas of business law.

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For the first <em>Law Shanty</em> video of 2025, Steve Palazzolo dives into a critical and trending topic: workplace violence. With incidents on the rise nationwide, Steve explores real-world examples — including a recent Michigan case — that underscore the urgency for employers to act.

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The numbers are alarming. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workplace violence fatalities nearly doubled in just three years, rising from 392 in 2020 to 740 in 2023. Additionally, one in four employees has witnessed an act of violence at work over the past five years.

As employers invest more in employee mental health, implementing a comprehensive workplace violence policy is a crucial next step to fostering a safer environment.

View the video below to learn how you can take proactive steps to protect your workforce.

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Look for additional Warner recordings in the near future from Steve Palazzolo’s podcast <em>Warner Employment News from the Law Shanty</em>.

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Workplace Violence: Are You Prepared?

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