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BILL NUMBER:S3346
Title of bill
An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to teleworking programs
Purpose or general idea of the bill
This bill aims to reduce congestion in Manhattan by increasing teleworking in New York City agencies.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill amends the New York City Administrative Code by adding section 12-140 to require New York City agencies to establish teleworking programs.
Justification
Congestion is a genuine problem in New York City, requiring thoughtful solutions which don't unnecessarily tax New Yorkers. Teleworking offers an opportunity to reduce congestion and complement efforts to reduce government issued parking placards. The federal government and many states and municipalities have established teleworking policies to get workers out of their cars, and not merely to reduce congestion. Teleworking has been shown to increase productivity and retention while reducing absenteeism. Private sector based strategies include tax credits for businesses against the cost of planning, training and capital purchases necessary to establish a teleworking program (i.e., Georgia), or merely free consulting and training for businesses interested in establishing teleworking programs (i.e., Connecticut).
Numerous jurisdictions have established successful teleworking programs for government employees. Arizona, for example, required (and achieved) 20% of state government workers in busy Maricopa County (including the City of Phoenix) to telework. Virginia has required that each state agency should have 25% of its employees teleworking by 2010. The federal government requires its agencies to establish teleworking programs for its employees, and over 100,000 federal employees participate.
New York City should be required to establish a teleworking program for its employees, with appropriate goals for the p(:rcentage of city workers teleworking.
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
Ninety days after enactment.
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