Bill Summary: SB3038

• Amends the Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act to prohibit employers from discriminating against or retaliating against employees who are victims of domestic or sexual violence, or who request workplace accommodations in response to such violence.

• Establishes reasonable accommodation requirements for employers to modify job structures, schedules, seating, security measures, or other work arrangements for employees affected by domestic or sexual violence, unless the accommodation creates undue hardship.

• Creates a new "Workplace Violence Prevention Act" allowing employers with 15+ employees to seek workplace protection restraining orders against individuals who have committed or threatened unlawful violence at the workplace.

• Requires employers seeking such orders involving employees victimized by family or household members to notify the employee in writing and conduct a direct consultation before filing, with a 4-day waiting period unless there is immediate threat of harm.

• Establishes procedures for emergency and plenary workplace protection restraining orders, lasting 14-21 days and up to one year respectively, with exemptions for lawful labor disputes, protected concerted activities, and free speech.