Bill > HB2488

This bill establishes new regulations for warehouse employees in Arizona, particularly concerning quotas and collective bargaining. It defines key terms like "quota" (a performance standard for tasks or productivity within a specific timeframe), "employee's work speed data" (information an employer collects on an individual's performance related to a quota), and "employer" (entities employing a significant number of workers in warehouse distribution centers). The bill mandates that employers provide employees with a written description of any quota, potential adverse actions for not meeting it, and any associated incentive programs, all in plain language and the employee's preferred language. It also requires employers to notify employees of quota changes promptly and provide specific data if adverse action is taken. Importantly, quotas cannot prevent employees from taking legally mandated breaks or using the bathroom, and they cannot measure performance over periods shorter than a day or solely rank employees against each other. The bill also requires employers to maintain detailed employment records, including work speed data and quota descriptions, for a specified period. Furthermore, it mandates the establishment of joint labor-management safety committees in most warehouses, with specific criteria for their formation. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who request information about quotas or work speed data or file complaints. The Industrial Commission of Arizona (the "commission") is tasked with enforcing these provisions, adopting rules, assessing penalties, and reporting annually on claims, investigations, and injury data related to quotas. The bill also allows for private legal action by employees to enforce these rights and recover damages, including penalties for retaliation.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84265