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- Substituted by A9020B
- Amended on third reading (t) 6429a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.635
- Referred to labor
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Establishes workforce guidance and information for women
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Ellen C. Jaffee
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BILL NUMBER:S6429A
Title of bill
An act to amend the labor law, in relation to workforce guidance and information for women
Purpose
To improve services and training for women to qualify for higher paying jobs and careers.
Summary of provisions
The labor law is amended by adding a new section, 10-c.
§10-c: -Adds a workforce training policy for women within the department of labor.
-Through the policy, the department shall promote program services for women seeking jobs that provide:
- (a) current information about compensation for careers that offer higher earning potential, including jobs that traditionally employ predominantly men; - (b) counseling, skills development and training that encourage women to seek jobs with higher earning potential; and - (c) referrals to employers offering such jobs.
- Through the policy, the department shall assist workforce training boards, program administrators, program staff and participating employers to improve service and training for women to qualify for higher paying careers.
Justification
Working women earn 80% of what men earn and jobs traditionally held by women pay significantly less than jobs predominantly employing men. This inequity is particularly problematic because more than a quarter of women-headed households in New York live below the poverty level. Furthermore, women are increasingly responsible for the economic security of their families. These families benefit greatly when women are employed in higher earning jobs.
This bill furthers the goal of the legislature that workforce training programs in New York will assist women job seekers with information and services that encourage them to seek higher paying careers. Many higher paying jobs are traditionally dominated by men but could provide opportunities for women. Workforce training programs help narrow the gender wage gap by improving training for, and increasing referral to, jobs that have higher earning potential.
Legislative history
This is new legislation.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
Immediate.
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