The "Warehouse Worker Protection Act" is designed to enhance the working conditions of employees in warehouse and distribution centers by addressing the issues related to strict work quotas that can jeopardize worker safety. The bill mandates that employers provide nonexempt employees with a written description of any quotas they are subject to, detailing the specific tasks or materials to be handled within a set timeframe. It also requires that employees be informed of any potential adverse employment actions that may arise from failing to meet these quotas. Importantly, the legislation protects employees from penalties if their inability to meet quotas interferes with their rights to meal and rest periods or compliance with health and safety regulations.
Additionally, the bill establishes a rebuttable presumption of unlawful retaliation against employees who assert their rights under the act and grants employees the right to request their own work speed data as well as that of comparable employees. The act emphasizes transparency in work expectations and aims to safeguard the health and safety of a workforce that often includes individuals from marginalized communities. The provisions of the act will take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting a commitment to improving labor conditions in the warehouse and logistics sector. Notably, there are no specific amendments to existing law indicated by or in the text of the bill.