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NY S07291
Bill
Status
4/12/2016
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Robach
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AI Summary
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Amends Labor Law Section 10-c to require the Department of Labor to provide guidance to local workforce investment boards on educating women and men about higher-paying jobs, including those traditionally dominated by men.
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Directs the department to promote program services including compensation information, counseling, skills development, training referrals, and local labor market data on gender wage gaps and family self-sufficiency rates.
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Requires the Commissioner of Labor to submit annual evaluation reports to the Governor, Senate President, and Assembly Speaker starting no later than January 1, 2018, and annually thereafter.
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Annual reports must include data on how many women were referred to counseling or skills development for high-earning potential jobs and how many women were referred to such jobs.
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of labor and the president of the civil service commission to prepare reports on how many women were referred to counseling or skills development and training for jobs and careers that offer higher earning potential, including jobs traditionally dominated by men.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A9755
6/14/2016