Amir Khafagy at Documented reports working in the retail industry or in a warehouse in New York has become safer. The Retail Worker Safety Act and the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act now affords Workers across New York State new labor protections guaranteed under the law. Both Bills were sponsored by State Senator Jessica Ramos and passed by the New York Legislature last June. The Retail Worker Safety Act mandates retail employers with 10 or more Employees develop comprehensive violence prevention plans, conduct regular risk assessments and provide training on de-escalation techniques and active shooter scenarios. Also in effect now is the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act, which establishes an industry-wide safety standard for Warehouse Workers by requiring employers to implement an injury reduction plan that identifies and minimizes workplace hazards. The law was passed after years of advocacy by the New Yorkers for a Fair Economy - a coalition led by ALIGN (Alliance for a Greater New York), Teamsters Joint Council 16 and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union.

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