HB 2331
An Act providing for the investigations by the Department of Labor and Industry of employee injuries at warehouse distribution centers; and imposing penalties.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This act requires the Department of Labor and Industry to investigate warehouse distribution centers if they report an annual injury rate 30% higher than the statewide average. The department can conduct investigations, enter facilities, and interview employees. Employers with a rate of 30% or higher will face civil penalties, and the Attorney General can pursue legal action. This legislation aims to improve workplace safety in these facilities.
Key provisions
- The Department of Labor and Industry will investigate warehouse distribution centers with an annual injury rate 30% above the state average.
- The Department can consolidate complaints, enter facilities, and request records during investigations.
- Employers must notify employees of ongoing Department investigations.
- Employers with a high injury rate will face civil penalties ranging from $6,250 to $25,000.
- The Attorney General can prosecute violations under this act.
- The act defines key terms such as ‘annual injury rate,’ ‘Department,’ ‘employee,’ and ‘warehouse distribution center.’
- The Department is authorized to create and enforce regulations related to the act.
- The act references the North American Industry Classification System codes for identifying warehouse distribution centers.
Who is affected
- Warehouse distribution centers
- Employers operating warehouse distribution centers
- Employees working at warehouse distribution centers
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Cosponsors
Danielle Friel Otten
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