LA HB585

Requires small box discount retailers (5,000-10,000 sq ft stores selling goods below typical market price) with 15+ employees to evaluate workplace violence risks and develop written safety plans within six months

Mandates safety measures including external lighting, drop safes to minimize cash, signage about limited cash on hand, and incident reporting systems

Triggers additional requirements after two or more violent incidents at a location within one year, including installation of panic buttons and increased staffing during high-risk times

Prohibits employer retaliation against employees who seek emergency assistance during violent incidents or report workplace violence in good faith

Provides employees a civil right of action with damages and attorney fees for violations, with a one-year statute of limitations