House Bill No. 6907 seeks to enhance employee protections in warehouse distribution centers by regulating the use of production quotas. The bill mandates that employers provide written descriptions of quotas and potential adverse actions for failing to meet them, while also prohibiting quotas that interfere with meal periods or bathroom breaks. Employers are required to maintain accurate records of work speed data for three years and must notify employees of any changes to quotas. Additionally, employees and former employees are granted the right to request their work speed data and quota descriptions, with employers obligated to respond within fifteen days. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption against employers who retaliate against employees for making such requests or for filing civil actions related to violations.
House Amendment "A" modifies the original bill by narrowing the definition of covered employees to those not exempt from federal minimum wage and overtime laws, removing certain quota types from coverage, and limiting the rebuttable presumption of retaliation to adverse actions following an employee's first records request in a calendar year. The amendment also eliminates a provision requiring the Workers' Compensation Commission to monitor warehouse injury rates. Overall, the bill aims to create a framework for accountability regarding production quotas while enhancing employee rights and safety in warehouse environments, with civil actions for violations allowing for damages and penalties against employers. The effective date for the provisions is set for October 1, 2025, with certain requirements taking effect on July 1, 2026.