The "Warehouse Worker Protection Act" is a new legislative proposal that seeks to establish clear definitions and regulations concerning the use of quotas in warehouse distribution centers. The bill introduces several key terms such as "quota," "employee work speed data," and "aggregated data," which are essential for understanding the obligations of employers and the rights of employees under this act. Employers would be required to provide written descriptions of quotas to employees, detailing the tasks to be completed within a specified time frame and the consequences of failing to meet these quotas. The act also safeguards employees from quotas that could hinder their ability to take meal or rest breaks or use bathroom facilities and protects them from adverse actions for not meeting undisclosed quotas.

The bill mandates that employers maintain records of individual and aggregated employee work speed data, as well as written descriptions of quotas, and make these records available to both the director of the department of labor and training and the employees upon request. It prohibits retaliation against employees for asserting their rights under the act and outlines the process for disciplinary actions related to quota compliance. The bill empowers the director of the department of labor and training to enforce the act's provisions, including the imposition of civil penalties. Additionally, it grants employees and their representatives the right to seek injunctive relief and recover costs and attorneys' fees for violations, and it authorizes the attorney general to prosecute such actions. The act includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the act is found invalid, the remainder will still be enforceable, and it is set to take effect on September 1, 2023.