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New York Makes Key Changes to Retail Worker Safety Act: 5 Takeaways for Employers

As retail employers in New York prepare for new workplace violence prevention requirements to take effect, you’ll want to be aware of key changes state lawmakers passed last week. Specifically, amendments to the Retail Worker...more

2/14/2025 / Employee Training , Employment Policies , New York , Retail Workers , Retailers , State Labor Laws , Workplace Safety , Workplace Violence , Workplace Violence Prevention Programs

NY Retailers Must Implement Safety Measures to Combat Workplace Violence: 3 Steps to Compliance

Retail employers in New York will soon need to implement comprehensive safety measures designed to address the increasing problem of workplace violence. Last week, Governor Hochul signed into law the Retail Worker Safety Act...more

9/11/2024 / Employee Training , New Legislation , New York , Retail Workers , Retailers , State Labor Laws , Workplace Safety , Workplace Violence , Workplace Violence Prevention Programs

NYC Bans Contract Terms that Reduce the Time Employees Have to Bring Discrimination Claims: Key Points for Employers

New York City employers should review their handbooks and employment agreements to ensure they comply with a new law that took effect May 11. Lawmakers recently amended the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to prohibit...more

5/17/2024 / City of New York , Contract Terms , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Contract , Employment Discrimination , Employment Litigation , New Legislation , NYCHRL , Sexual Harassment , Workplace Violence

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