New York employers: On June 2, the New York Retail Worker Safety Act’s training and policy requirements went into effect.
The law applies to retail employers with 10 or more retail employees in New York State. Under the law, “retail employees” are those who work at a retail store for the employer. A retail store is a store that “sells consumer commodities at retail” and which is not primarily engaged in the sale of food for consumption on premises.
The state launched a website that includes a model policy, training, and FAQs, available at Retail Worker Safety | Department of Labor. Employers with retail operations in New York should consult with counsel to determine if they are subject to the law’s requirements and discuss processes for implementing compliance measures if so.