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NY A01902

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Dinowitz

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new section 224 in Elder Law requiring the Office for the Aging, in conjunction with the Department of Labor and community-based organizations, to develop and annually update a guide for businesses on best practices for retaining employees who are informal caregivers

  • Guide shall contain information and strategies to help informal caregiver employees achieve effectiveness both in and out of the workplace

  • Makes the guide available on the websites of the Office for the Aging, Department of Labor, and Department of State

  • Requires businesses obtaining certification or licensure from the Department of Labor or Department of State to receive a link to the guide or a paper copy upon request at the time of application

  • Allows charging a nominal fee for paper copies provided to individuals who are not business owners

Legislative Description

Requires the provision of guides containing best practices for retaining employees who are informal caregivers; such guide shall be available on the websites of the state office for the aging, the department of labor and the department of state.

Last Action

held for consideration in ways and means

6/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/19/2012
Aging1/4/2012
Ways and Means1/25/2011
Aging1/12/2011

Full Bill Text

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