Analyzing the Retail Worker Safety Act from the left, right, and center

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Retail Workers Safety Act (RWSA)—S8358C/A8947C—on September 4. The language of the law notes that New Yorkers who work in retail often face abuse and racism, arguing that violence against retail workers threatens public safety because it can interrupt the availability of essential goods.

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RWSA makes retailers with 10 or more employees...