Warehouse Worker Protection Act

Increased Transparency regarding Work Quotas: Employers must provide written descriptions of all quotas, how they are calculated, and any potential discipline that could result from not meeting them (Sec. 102(b)(1)).

Greater Protection of Basic Needs: The bill prohibits quotas that prevent workers from taking required meal or rest breaks, using bathroom facilities, or complying with health and safety laws (Sec. 102(c)(1)).

Enhanced Health and Safety Standards: The act directs the creation of a new OSHA standard to protect employees from risks that cause musculoskeletal disorders (Sec. 301).

Improved Medical Response: A new standard will require employers to have trained personnel available to provide first aid and ensure timely referrals for medical treatment following an injury or illness (Sec. 302).

Guaranteed Rest Breaks: Covered employees will be entitled to a paid 15-minute rest break for every four hours worked (Sec. 102(h)(1)).

Protection Against Retaliation: The bill includes protections to prevent employers from taking adverse actions against workers who exercise their rights, such as requesting data or filing complaints (Sec. 102(i)).

Employer Requirements for Written Notices: Employers must provide detailed written descriptions of quotas and surveillance, and must update these descriptions at least two business days before any changes are made (Sec. 102(b)(1)-(2)).

Mandatory Recordkeeping Burdens: Covered employers are required to maintain contemporaneous records of employee work speed data and aggregated data for a specific period (Sec. 102(e)(1)).

Employer Obligations for Data Requests: Employers must respond to employee requests for work speed data and other descriptions within specific timeframes, such as 7 business days (Sec. 102(f)(1)).

Mandatory Paid Breaks: Employers must provide a paid 15-minute rest break for every four hours worked (Sec. 102(h)(1)).