New York Retail Worker Safety Law Enters Effect with New Protections
TL;DR
A new law in New York, the Retail Worker Safety Act, takes effect to improve safety for retail employees by requiring safety programs, violence prevention, de-escalation training, active-shooter drills, and discreet emergency alert systems, aiming to address rising violence and harassment in the retail sector.
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