EMPLOYMENT: Establishes the Retail Service Worker Health and Safety Act. (8/1/25) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

SB 223 establishes the Retail Service Worker Health and Safety Act, requiring retail employers with 10 or more workers to implement workplace violence prevention measures. It mandates risk assessments for high-risk scenarios (like late-night shifts or cash handling), written safety programs, and annual employee training on de-escalation tactics and emergency procedures. Employers with 50+ workers must install panic buttons for immediate law enforcement dispatch, and all employers must document violence incidents and review safety protocols yearly. The Louisiana Workforce Commission will enforce these requirements through regulations.