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Sunday, September 27, 2026

Governor Hochul Signs Warehouse Worker Protection Act Into Law - ny.gov

Legislation (S.8922A/A.10020A) Requires Work Speed Data Disclosures and Includes Protections for Workers Who Fail to Meet Undisclosed or Unlawful Work Speed Quotas

Governor Kathy Hochul today signed the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S. 8922/A. 10020) into law. This legislation will protect warehouse distribution workers from undisclosed or unlawful work speed quotas, and includes protections for workers who fail to meet unlawful quotas.

"Every worker in New York State deserves to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect," Governor Hochul said. "As we celebrate the holidays with gifts and packages, I'm proud to sign the Warehouse Worker Protection Act into law to expand protections for hardworking warehouse employees."

The Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S. 8922A/A.10020A) aims to protect warehouse workers from unreasonably demanding work quotas. This new law will institute new requirements for distribution centers to disclose work speed data to current and former employees to inform workers about their performance and their rights in the workplace. The legislation also protects workers from adverse employment actions, such as disciplinary action or firing, exclusively because of a failure to meet undisclosed speed quotes or quotas that do not allow for proper breaks.

State Senator Jessica Ramos said, "By bringing the Warehouse Worker Protection Act across the finish line, we have made sure that corporations like Amazon and UPS can't wring all the profits they can...



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