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In this article, Barbara Hoey, a shareholder in Littler's New York office, discusses the prevention of violence in the workplace. "An employer must not pander to mob mentality or succumb to prejudice and ignorance concerning mental illness. However, the employer’s principal concern should be the safety of all employees. It would be prudent to err (if need be) on the side of ensuring that the workplace remain safe," writes Hoey.

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