Reported about 1 month ago
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Retail Worker Safety Act, mandating that major retailers install panic buttons in stores to enhance employee safety. This law, driven by unions and stemming from rising concerns over retail crime and violent incidents, represents the first specific requirement of its kind among U.S. states. Retailers with ten or more employees must also implement violence prevention plans and maintain records of violent incidents for three years, with the panic button mandate effective by January 2027.
Source: YAHOO