What's happening
This bill creates an Office of Older Adult Workforce Development to support employment opportunities and address workplace age discrimination for older adults.
Why it matters
Creates a dedicated coordinator. to focus on the unique employment challenges faced by older adults, ensuring that their needs are specifically addressed and not overlooked within broader workforce development efforts.
Mandates cross-agency collaboration. by requiring the coordinator to work with the Department of Labor and other state agencies, potentially leading to more integrated and effective solutions for older workers.
Centralizes resources and information. by establishing a website for job placement, career development, and support, making it easier for older adults to access opportunities and understand their rights regarding age discrimination.
Proactively addresses workplace age discrimination. through education, outreach, and the development of guidelines and protocols based on trends in complaints, which could help reduce systemic barriers and improve employment outcomes for older New Yorkers.
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Support Older Workers' Jobs
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- Reported and committed to finance
- Print number 7705a
- Amend and recommit to aging
- Referred to aging
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Support Older Workers’ Employment
In Assembly Committee · Aging · Sponsor Albert A. Stirpe
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7705--A
IN SENATE
February 10, 2020
Introduced by Sen. MAY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Aging -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the elder law, in relation to creating the office of older adult workforce development within the office for the aging
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The elder law is amended by adding a new section 225 to read as follows:
§ 225. Office of older adult workforce development. 1. The office shall establish an office of older adult workforce development. Such office of older adult workforce development shall be headed by a coordinator who shall be appointed by the director. The coordinator shall work in consultation with the department of labor in the course of their duties.
2. The coordinator of the office of older adult workforce development shall have the following duties:
(a) advise and assist the state in planning and implementing for coordination and cooperation among agencies involved in workforce development to address the needs of older adults regarding the workplace;
(b) create a centralized website with resources for job placement, career building and development, and job support for older adults;
(c) provide information on how to report age discrimination in the workplace, including potential state remedies for such discrimination;
(d) review information upon request of state agencies regarding complaints concerning age discrimination in the workplace and develop recommendations, guidelines, and protocols to address recurring problems or trends, in consultation with industry representatives, advocates, and state agencies;
(e) provide outreach and education on the services provided by the office of older adult workforce development; and
(f) perform other duties as the director may assign to the coordinator.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD15231-02-0
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Title of bill
An act to amend the elder law, in relation to creating the office of older adult workforce development within the office for the aging
Purpose
This bill establishes an Office of Older Adult Workforce Development within the State Office for the Aging.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill adds new section 225 to the Elder Law, to estab- lish an office of older adult workforce development, headed by a coordi- nator. It establishes the duties of the coordinator, which include: helping to plan and implement efforts to address the needs of older adults in the workplace; creating a centralized website with resources for older adults; providing information about reporting age discrimi- nation and potential state remedies; reviewing information and providing recommendations upon the request of state agencies regarding complaints about age discrimination; and providing outreach and education on the services provided by the office.
** The amendment to the bill provides that the coordinator will consult with the department of labor in the course of their duties.
Justification
According to Senior Service America, by 2024, older workers will compro- mise 25% of the labor force. As New York's population ages, it is imper- ative that we make every effort possible to keep older citizens healthy, active, and connected to their communities. Many older New Yorkers would like to continue working or embark on a second career later in life. A significant number do not have much of a choice. Due to financial constraints and other circumstances, it may be necessary for some New Yorkers to work well beyond the anticipated retirement age. The depth of experience older workers bring with them makes them an excellent resource for any employer, but they can face significant barriers to entering or re-entering the work force.
New York is taking the lead in the United States by becoming the first truly age-friendly state. We can take another step in this direction by adding older adult workforce development to the planning and implementa- tion of policies across the state. This legislation furthers this goal by creating an office for older adult workforce development within the State Office for the Aging, a recognition that recognizing both the significant contributions and particular needs of older workers are critical to the long-term vitality of our state's aging population.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
To be determined
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately
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