# Warehouse Worker Protection Act Summary
This bill establishes comprehensive protections for warehouse workers at large facilities, particularly targeting practices involving productivity quotas and workplace monitoring. The legislation applies to warehouses, distribution centers, and courier services with more than 200 employees that monitor worker productivity.
The bill requires employers to provide workers written descriptions of quotas and workplace surveillance technology used to monitor them, with clear explanations of what performance metrics mean and potential consequences. Employers must give workers paid 15-minute breaks for every four hours worked and cannot set quotas that prevent bathroom breaks, meal periods, health and safety compliance, or union activities. Workers gain the right to request copies of their performance data and challenge inaccurate records, with employers required to correct errors and adjust any resulting disciplinary actions. Employers cannot retaliate against workers for requesting data, filing complaints, or exercising labor rights.
The bill creates a new "Fairness and Transparency Office" within the Labor Department to enforce these rules and establishes civil penalties up to $76,987 per violation and $769,870 for repeat violations. It also directs the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop ergonomic standards within three years and medical referral standards within one year for warehouse workers.
The legislation includes amendments to the National Labor Relations Act treating quota-based retaliation as unfair labor practices, requires Federal Trade Commission enforcement, and exempts warehouse worker claims from mandatory arbitration agreements. The bill authorizes funding through fiscal year 2035 for implementation and enforcement activities.
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