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PA SB1250
Bill
Status
3/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Kane
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Safe Workplace Act" prohibiting abusive work environments, defining abusive conduct as unwelcome, degrading behavior that is severe or pervasive enough to create a toxic, hostile, or abusive workplace, including false accusations, sabotage, excessive monitoring, impossible deadlines, and repeated verbal abuse
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Establishes employer liability for violations committed by employees, with an affirmative defense available if the employer exercised reasonable care to prevent and correct actionable behavior; individual employees may also be held personally liable
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Requires employers within 90 days of the effective date to implement written anti-bullying and anti-retaliation policies, establish transparent complaint and investigation processes, and train all employees on preventive measures
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Allows aggrieved employees to file civil actions within three years of the last violation, with available remedies including reinstatement, back pay, front pay, medical expenses, pain and suffering damages, emotional distress damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees
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Applies to all employers including the Commonwealth and political subdivisions; does not supersede collective bargaining agreements that provide greater protections; takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Providing for legal protections from abusive work environments and for remedies.
Last Action
Referred to Labor & Industry
3/30/2026