NY Retail Worker Safety Act
Background:
This law requires all retail businesses with 10 or more employees to implement robust workplace violence prevention programs, including risk evaluation/assessments, written workplace prevention policies, and mandatory employee training.
At VanSlyke O’Neill, we know how difficult it can be to navigate new legal requirements. We’re here to make it easier. Our team, comprised of workplace threat management experts, former FBI Agents and a seasoned litigator, has extensive experience in developing best practices for workplace violence prevention and response plans tailored to the retail environment, as well as specialized training on these issues.
We help businesses like yours not only meet these new standards but go beyond them, with all services performed under attorney-client privilege.
Here's how we can help:
- Risk Assessments: We’ll work with you to identify and mitigate potential threats and hazards which could lead to workplace violence, ensuring a safer environment for everyone.
- Policy and Plan Development: Our experts will craft clear, compliant workplace violence prevention policies and plans unique to your business’s needs.
- Employee Training: We offer comprehensive training programs to prepare your company for a range of scenarios, including security awareness, de-escalation skills and active assailant preparedness.