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Everything you need to comply with New York State’s Retail Worker Safety Act – and more.
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Protect your company. More importantly, protect your people.
This template was written by the New York Department of Labor to aid employers in meeting the Act’s requirements.
We address some of the most frequently asked questions about this legislation to help you navigate its requirements.
With compliance deadlines fast approaching, now is the time for retail employers to understand the law and take actionable steps to ensure they’re compliant.
A core requirement of The Acts new training guidelines includes a fair amount of customization requirements. The training must include:
Emtrain’s advanced course customization capabilities and versatile policy acknowledgement tool makes it easy for you to comply.
The Retail Worker Safety Act (NY SB S8358A) is a groundbreaking legislation enacted in September 2024 to enhance the safety and well-being of retail employees across New York State.
This law mandates that retail employers implement workplace violence prevention policies, provide annual training on de-escalation and emergency procedures, and, for larger employers, install panic buttons to address workplace violence effectively.
By establishing these requirements, the Act aims to create safer, more supportive environments for retail workers while ensuring employers meet robust safety standards.
“Emtrain’s content is authored by the same people who help draft the laws we’re training on, and who have seen real-life situations play out. Their Silicon Valley software team then creates a user experience that is relevant, memorable, and excellent.”
Retail employers in New York with 10+ employees. Excludes food-focused businesses like restaurants.
Identify risks, outline mitigation methods, and include anti-retaliation provisions. A model policy will be provided by the NY DOL.
Annual training covering de-escalation, active shooter drills, emergency plans, and safety device use. Supervisors get extra training on managing emergencies.
Yes, Emtrain’s course complies with all training requirements, thanks to its customization options and policy acknowledgement tool.
By 2027, large employers must provide panic buttons that alert emergency services and share location. Smaller employers are exempt.
