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New York Set to Amend Law Addressing Retail Employee Workplace Violence Prevention
Big changes are coming for New York retailers! The state has amended its workplace violence prevention law, which was originally set to require panic buttons that directly dial 9-1-1. Now, instead of calling emergency services, these buttons will alert supervisors or security personnel. Employers are still required to establish a workplace violence prevention policy and provide training to covered employees. Some provisions take effect in March 2025—are you ready?