This bill mandates that employers provide suitable seating for employees under specific circumstances. A "suitable seat" is defined as any object that supports an individual's back, such as a chair, stool, or bench. Employers are required to provide a suitable seat to employees working at their locations if it is reasonable for the employee to use one while performing their duties. If it is not reasonable for an employee to use a seat during work, the employer must ensure that a suitable seat is available nearby and cannot prohibit the employee from using it unless they are actively engaged in work.
Violations of this act will result in civil fines of $250 for each aggrieved employee for every two-week period the violation continues. The county prosecutor or the attorney general can initiate actions to collect these fines, which will be deposited into the general fund. Additionally, the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is authorized to create rules for implementing this act. The bill also specifies that if a collective bargaining agreement conflicts with this act, it will apply to the parties involved once the agreement expires or is modified.