Six Georgia state lawmakers will introduce a new bill Monday curbing work-speed quotas in warehouses, the latest state effort to crack down on injuries among workers at industry giants like Amazon.
The Georgia Warehouse Workplace Protection Act (HB 16) would limit the use of work speed data, require the implementation of ergonomic measures to reduce musculoskeletal injuries, and institute paid rest breaks—among other requirements.
Rep. Kim Schofield (D-63), who will introduce the bill alongside several Democratic colleagues, said Georgia has the opportunity to lead the South in creating safer workplaces.
United for Respect, a worker advocacy organization, backed the bill ...