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- Referred to consumer protection
- Referred to rules
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Relates to employment agencies and their interaction with clients; repealer
In Assembly Committee · Consumer Affairs And Protection · Sponsor Francisco Moya
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BILL NUMBER:S5991
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to employment agencies; and to repeal subdivision 1-a of section 185 of the general business law relating thereto
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide new provisions to prevent fraud in employment agencies by modifying license procedures, general practice procedures, and enforcement.
Summary of specific provisions
Provides a chapter amendment to S3415/A3072 of 2015.
Justification
This legislation brings existing provisions regulating employment agencies up-to-date and strengthens protections for job seekers. In order to accomplish these goals, the legislation: 1) amends the General Business Law to more effectively deter employment agency abuse; 2) facilitates enforcement of the General Business Law; 3) empowers job seekers to hold employment agencies accountable; and 4) improves the job market for low-wage workers.
Prior legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Same manner and date as the chapter laws of 2015 as proposed in legislative bills S3415 and A3702.
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