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NY A04854
Bill
Status
2/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Philip Ramos
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AI Summary
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Amends Labor Law Section 21 to require the Department of Labor to establish an annual employment statistics index tracking unemployment rates specifically for hamlets and unincorporated villages in New York State.
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Requires the Labor Commissioner to submit an annual report by September 30th to the Governor, Senate Temporary President, and Assembly Speaker detailing unemployment rates for hamlets and unincorporated villages.
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Mandates the annual report compare hamlet and village unemployment rates to larger municipalities containing them and assess the need for improved access to publicly funded employment training and employment-related services.
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Requires the annual employment statistics index and report to be made available to the public.
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Takes effect October 1st following the date the bill becomes law, with regulatory authority to implement the requirements immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires the commissioner of labor to adopt regulations prescribing the methodology for establishing an annual employment statistics index which shows unemployment rates of hamlets and unincorporated villages of the state; directs such commissioner shall prepare and submit an annual report on such index.
Last Action
referred to labor
1/3/2024