Workplace violence; creating the Protection from Workplace Violence Act; authorizing certain persons to seek protective order relief; codification; effective date.

This bill, known as the "Protection from Workplace Violence Act," creates a new process for employers or current employees to seek protective orders against former employees who engage in harassment or stalking. It outlines how to file petitions, obtain emergency orders, and sets rules for hearings and the duration of protective orders. The bill also establishes penalties for violating these orders and for falsely seeking a protective order, and it ensures statewide and nationwide validity for these orders.

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