As of July 1, 2024, California Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) is officially law — and it’s a game-changer for employers statewide. If you’re a business owner or HR professional in California, ignoring this new requirement could cost you big.
SB 553 mandates that every California employer must implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) — one that is written, accessible, actively enforced, and regularly updated. This isn’t a recommendation. It’s the law.
And the consequences for non-compliance are steep:
- $16,131 per serious violation
- Up to $161,323 for willful or repeat offenses
- Fines are per incident, not per organization
Worse, businesses that fail to comply are also vulnerable to lawsuits, employee claims, and public backlash — especially if a preventable workplace violence incident occurs.
The Solution: “The Plan” — A Turnkey WVPP Solution
The good news? Compliance doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated.
The Plan is a fully-managed Workplace Violence Prevention Program designed to keep you compliant and protected — without the burden of building one from scratch.
What’s included:
- A written, customized WVPP policy
- Employee training & learning management system
- Awareness materials & communication tools
- Optional incident reporting platform
- Ongoing monthly content + annual policy refreshers
- All for a low monthly subscription — no setup headaches and no compliance guesswork.
- Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
- Fines are already being issued in 2025. Now’s the time to act — before regulators, employees, or incidents put your business in the spotlight.
Book your FREE consultation today and get ahead of SB 553.