Addressing Workplace Violence, Trespassing, and Harassment in Maryland: What Businesses Need to Know
In the course of business operations, unfortunate incidents of workplace violence or criminal behavior may arise. These incidents can take various forms, such as a patron attacking or threatening an employee, an employee reacting violently to a manager, or an employee experiencing intimate partner violence that spills into the workplace. When such situations occur, it’s crucial for businesses to take appropriate steps to protect employees, customers, and the business itself. Barring the Individual from the Property If an incident occurs on private business property and you do not want the individual to return, you must formally notify them that they are not permitted back on the premises . Under Maryland law, a person may not enter or cross over private property after being notified by the owner or the owner’s agent that they are not allowed to do so. Best Practices for Issuing a Trespassing Notice Providing written notice is best, even though verbal notice may suffice, as it creates a...