Bernard Olshansky

Sep 12, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Patrick Joyce |Bernard Olshansky

Seyfarth Synopsis: A new bill passed by the New York State legislature in June 2024, and signed into law by the Governor in September 2024, will mandate that retail employers install panic buttons in the workplace, establish a “workplace violence prevention policy,” and provide workplace violence training to covered employees.

Sep 12, 2024 | mondaq.com | Bernard Olshansky |Patrick Joyce

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Jun 24, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Patrick Joyce |Bernard Olshansky

Seyfarth Synopsis: Expanding a law enacted in 2022, New York’s legislature passed another bill that seeks to limit warehouse-related injuries by requiring employers to establish and implement an injury reduction program, evaluate certain jobs for ergonomic injury risks, correct risk factors, and provide injury reduction training. Background: New York State’s Commitment to Warehouse Worker ProtectionIn 2022, New York State passed the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (2022 WWPA).

Jun 20, 2024 | lexology.com | Bernard Olshansky |Patrick Joyce

Seyfarth Synopsis: Expanding a law enacted in 2022, New York’s legislature passed another bill that seeks to limit warehouse-related injuries by requiring employers to establish and implement an injury reduction program, evaluate certain jobs for ergonomic injury risks, correct risk factors, and provide injury reduction training. Background: New York State’s Commitment to Warehouse Worker ProtectionIn 2022, New York State passed the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (2022 WWPA).

Jun 17, 2024 | lexology.com | Bernard Olshansky |Patrick Joyce

Seyfarth Synopsis: A new bill passed by the New York State legislature, and awaiting the Governor’s signature, would mandate that retail employers install panic buttons in the workplace, establish a “workplace violence prevention policy,” and provide workplace violence training to covered employees.