Donald F Burke
May 29, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal
Bridgegate: Time for an Attorney General Elected and Accountable to the PeopleNew Jersey needs to have a system that will hold government officials accountable, including those in the governor's office and the governor himself. Anything less allows political corruption to be ignored and undermines the public's trust in government.
By Donald F. Burke
5 minute read
May 10, 2001 | Law.com
Workplace Crisis PlanThe first step to preventing violence in the workplace is to implement a workplace crisis plan that sets forth a policy against threatening and potentially violent behavior and outlines a course of action that emphasizes awareness and communication of any potential workplace crisis.
By Donald F. Burke
2 minute read
August 17, 2000 | Law.com
How to Prepare a Workplace Crisis and Prevention PlanPotential employer liability for workplace violence is well-established, and juries tend to be generous with their awards. An employer will be in a much better position to defend itself in a suit if it can demonstrate that, at the time of the violent incident, it had adopted and implemented a violence-prevention program.
By Donald F. Burke
6 minute read
May 10, 2001 | Law.com
Employer Liability for Failure to Prevent Workplace ViolenceAn intentional-tort exception to the workers' compensation exclusivity rule is rapidly evolving through the courts. Employers will be better able to defend themselves against potential liability for workplace violence if they can demonstrate that, at the time of the incident, they had adopted and implemented a violence-prevention program.
By Donald F. Burke
5 minute read
