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History
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to aging
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BILL NUMBER:A9866
Title of bill
An act to amend the elder law, in relation to creating the mature workers support program
Purpose or general idea of bill
An office in conjunction with the department of labor, develop and update on annual basis a guide for businesses in New York stat that is based on current recommendations made by the mature worker task force. Each guide shall be placed on the websites of the office, department of labor, and department of state. Businesses that obtain certification or licensure from the department of labor or department of state shall be provided with a link to this guide, or a paper copy upon request, when they apply for such certif- ication or licensure. A nominal fee may be charged for paper copies provided to individuals who are not business owners,
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 directs the office for aging and the dept of labor to develop and update on an annual basis a guide for business in New York State that is based on current recommendations made by the Mature Worker Task Force.
Section 2 outline how this guidebook will be made available.
Section 3 calls for an effective date.
Justification
Workers in NY State are working longer then ever due to the recession of 2009. It is important that the State assist the workers and business's age friendly working environments therefore it is the intent of this bill to have the state office of the aging and the dept of labor develop a guide for businesses that will assist them in attain- ing the goals that were outlined in section 301 of the elder law.
Prior legislative history
This is a New Bill
Fiscal implications
Minimal, however paper copies of this guide will be made available to consumers for a fee
Effective date
This act will take effect 180 days after it shall be law.
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