House Bill No. 6907 seeks to regulate the use of quotas in warehouse distribution centers, enhancing protections for employees regarding their work performance standards. The bill defines essential terms such as "employee," "employer," "quota," and "work speed data," and mandates that employers provide written descriptions of quotas, including potential adverse actions for failing to meet them. Effective October 1, 2025, the bill applies to employers with at least 100 employees at a single warehouse or 1,000 employees across multiple centers. It prohibits quotas that interfere with meal periods or bathroom breaks and requires employers to maintain accurate records of work speed data and quota descriptions for three years.
Additionally, the bill includes anti-retaliation provisions, establishing a rebuttable presumption of retaliation if adverse actions are taken against employees within ninety days of their requests for quota information or civil actions related to violations. Employees and former employees are granted the right to seek civil remedies for violations, including damages and attorney's fees, with civil penalties for non-compliance reaching up to $3,000. House Amendment "A" narrows the definition of covered employees and limits the rebuttable presumption of retaliation to adverse actions following an employee's first records request in a calendar year. Overall, HB6907 aims to enhance workplace protections and ensure fair treatment of employees in the warehouse distribution sector.