New York Retail Workplace Violence Prevention Webinar
Wednesday, October 30 • 2 – 3 pm ET
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law the New York Retail Worker Safety Act to address growing concerns about workplace violence. Effective March 1, 2025, the law applies to state retail businesses with at least 10 employees. This webinar looks at what the law means for companies and how HR professionals and business owners should start preparing to comply.
The webinar covers:
- Which employers and employees are covered by the law
- What must be covered in the required workplace violence prevention plan
- What must be discussed in the required annual training
- Who must provide panic buttons
By attending the webinar, you’ll be eligible for SHRM and HRCI credit.
About the Speakers
Elissa Rossi, JD, is Vice President of Compliance Services at Traliant, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Chicago Law School, Elissa has practiced employment law and litigation at various law firms, including Boyd Richards and Willkie Farr in New York.
Bailey Whitsitt, JD, Compliance Counsel at Traliant, is a graduate from Iowa State University and Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Bailey has practiced labor and employment law at various firms, including Taft Stettinius & Hollister and Clark Hill Law.
