PA HB1810

Retail employers with 15 or more employees must develop written workplace violence prevention plans that identify location-specific risks, response procedures, and designated supervisors, with annual reviews required

Annual employee training mandated on recognizing workplace violence, de-escalation techniques, and incident reporting procedures, with materials provided in languages employees understand

Retail locations with 40 or more on-site employees must install panic buttons at checkout counters, customer service desks, and security posts that alert managers and emergency services

Department of Labor and Industry will enforce compliance through inspections, with first violations receiving written warnings and subsequent violations within 24 months subject to civil penalties up to $2,000 per violation

Act takes effect one year after enactment, with the department required to issue regulations within 180 days and prioritize education over penalties during the first year