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Workplace Assault

When Negligent Supervision Leads to Workplace Assault

If employers allow dangerous or violent conduct like harassment and assault, they will be held liable for negligent supervision.

by California Business Journal Editorial Staff
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Employers have a legal obligation to ensure their workers are working in a safe and secure environment. If they fail to honor this legal obligation and allow dangerous or violent conduct like harassment and assault to happen in the workplace, they may be held liable for negligent supervision.

When Can an Employer Be Held Liable for Workplace Assault?

An employee can sue the employer if he or she is assaulted by a coworker in the workplace in two main situations:

The employer was aware or should have been aware that the employee was a danger to others. For instance, if negligent retention of an employee with a history of violence leads to a fatal assault of another employee, the employer may be held liable.

The employee was just performing his or her duty – an employer may sometimes require employees to act with force or intimidation. In such instances, the employer may be indirectly responsible for the actions of the employees.

workplace harassmentRecovering Damages from the Liable Employer

A victim of workplace assault may file a lawsuit against his or her employer and may collect both economic damages and non-economic damages. The former include medical fees, loss of earning ability, and lost wages, while the latter include emotional trauma and pain and suffering.

The victim may also collect punitive damages from the liable employer. These damages serve as a punishment to careless offenders and discourage others who may plan to commit the same or similar offenses.

Does a Workplace Assault Victim Qualify for Worker’s Compensation?

An employee hurt at work by a fellow employee may be eligible for worker’s compensation. The reason is that worker’s compensation laws recognize an assault in the workplace as a work-related injury. The good thing with worker’s compensation is that it allows the assaulted employee to recover damages immediately. Civil suits often take several months or even years to navigate through the system.

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Worker’s compensation, however, offers lower lost wages and doesn’t cover non-economic damages. It’s generally an exclusive remedy, meaning a victim loses the right to sue the employer once the worker’s compensation covers his or her claim.

Statute of Limitation for Workplace Assault

The legal time limit to file a workplace assault lawsuit varies from state to state. This legal time limit, however, relies on the type of assault, its severity, and the victim’s age. Many states have recently extended their statute of limitations for sexual assault and abuse claims. An attorney can evaluate the case of a person assaulted during delivery or at work and determine the statute that applies to his or her situation.

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