Albany, NY – Jim Fink at Buffalo Toronto Public Media reports on a trio of new Worker Protection Laws in New York State that you might not be aware of: The Retail Worker Safety Act; The Fashion Workers Act; and a new legal package that centers on work site evaluation and ways to prevent back and shoulder injuries.
The new laws went into effect on June 1st. State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon says the updated new law comes from issues raised by State Lawmakers and Organized Labor – both of whom are seeking more worker protections against the backdrop of more automated warehouse operations.
Employers who fail to adhere to the new laws face financial fines and penalties. To Learn More About These New Labor Laws, Go To: State labor commissioner touts new worker safety laws | WAMC
