NYS Department of Labor Workplace Violence Prevention for NY State Public Employers
The NYS Department of Labor Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau (PESH) requires public sector employers in New York State to institute workplace violence prevention programs. These programs must include Employer/employee collaboration, Risk hazard assessment, Implementation of controls, Records review, walk-around, Written policy statement, Written program, Training, Recordkeeping and reporting, and Periodic review (at least annually). Includes link to laws against violence in the workplace.

Amendments to Workplace Violence Prevention Law Regarding Schools 
On September 6, 2023, Governor Hochul signed into law Chapter 351 of the Laws of 2023 (S1746/A1120), amending the Workplace Violence Prevention Law (Section 27-b of Labor Law), to extend coverage to public school districts, charter schools, and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES) which were previously exempted. These changes became effective January 4, 2024, (120 days after becoming law).