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retail workers

Lawmakers Back Tougher Penalties For Attacking Retail Workers

By Sean Crawford • May 25, 2020
Mary Hansen/NPR Illinois

Reports across the country of retail workers being physically attacked for enforcing safety rules, like the wearing of face masks and social distancing, prompted Illinois lawmakers to take action.  A measure was passed getting tougher on those who commit such acts. 

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