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A bill on the state House floor for a vote today could provide stronger protection for employees behind the counter.
The bill would increase fines and jail time for violence against food service or retail workers.
The measure also calls for Louisiana Works to create signs that businesses can display to notify customers about the penalties for attacking employees.
Stiffer punishments include a $1,000 fine and up to six months in jail for simple assault, and a $2,000 fine and up to two years behind bars for simple battery.
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