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History
- Substituted by A9755
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1195
- Referred to labor
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Relates to workforce guidance and information for women
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Ellen C. Jaffee
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Title of bill
An act to amend the labor law, in relation to workforce guidance and information for women; and to amend the civil service law, in relation to the recruitment of women to state civil service initiative
Purpose
To improve services and training for women to qualify for higher paying jobs and careers.
Summary of provisions
This bill amends Section 10-c of the Labor law to require the department of labor to report to the legislature on the success of its workforce guidance and information for women initiative, as added in 2012.
This bill also adds a new section 12 to civil service law that requires the department to provide information to both men and women regarding high paying jobs and careers, including jobs traditionally dominated by men. The president of the civil service department would also be required to submit a report to the legislature on the success of this initiative.
Justification
Women are increasingly responsible for the economic security of their families although more than a quarter of women-headed households in New York live below the poverty level. Working women in New York State earn 86% of what men earn and jobs traditionally held by women pay significantly less than jobs predominantly employing men. Workforce training programs have the potential to narrow the wage gap through training for, and referral to, jobs that have higher earning potential. Many higher paying jobs are traditionally dominated by men but could provide opportunities for women. It is the goal of the legislature that workforce training programs in New York assist women job seekers with information and services that will help increase their earnings by encouraging them to seek higher paying jobs and careers. This legislation will further that goal and ensure transparency and accountability in the implementation of these initiatives.
Legislative history
New legislation.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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