Bill > A04936

This bill amends the New York labor law to require employers with at least 20 full-time permanent employees to explicitly include workplace bullying and abusive conduct as part of their workplace violence prevention programs. The bill expands existing workplace safety regulations by adding "abusive conduct and bullying" as a specific risk factor that employers must evaluate and address. Employers would be required to develop written prevention programs that include methods to prevent bullying, establish reporting systems for aggressive behavior, and provide mandatory employee training on identifying and reporting workplace bullying. The training must be provided at initial job assignment and annually thereafter, and must cover how to recognize and report bullying, protect oneself from such risks, and understand the specific procedures the employer has implemented to prevent workplace abuse. The bill aims to create more comprehensive workplace safety protocols that explicitly address psychological and emotional workplace harassment, not just physical violence. The new requirements will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, giving employers time to update their workplace violence prevention programs and training materials.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4936