New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA)–dol.ny.gov
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JUNE 9, 2025
On June 2, 2025, most provisions of New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA), codified as Section 27-e of the New York Labor Law, took effect. The law mandates comprehensive workplace violence prevention measures for retail employers statewide, with additional requirements for larger retailers (500+ employees) set to begin January 1, 2027. On May 29, 2025, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) released a model workplace violence prevention policy, model training materials, and an FAQ
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