NY State Senate Bill 2019-S7705A

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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Mar 04, 2020	reported and committed to finance
Feb 26, 2020	print number 7705a
Feb 26, 2020	amend and recommit to aging
Feb 10, 2020	referred to aging

Votes

- Mar 4, 2020 - Aging Committee Vote
  S7705A
  
  7
  
  Aye
  
  0
  
  Nay
  
  0
  
  Aye with Reservations
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  0
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Aging Committee Vote: Mar 4, 2020
      
      aye (7)
      
      Addabbo Jr.
      
      Biaggi
      
      Jacobs
      
      May
      
      Serino
      
      Serrano
      
      Thomas

Bill Amendments

Original

A (Active)

2019-S7705 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A9815
Current Committee:: Senate Finance
Law Section:: Elder Law
Laws Affected:: Add §225, Eld L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2021-2022: S555, A3403
2023-2024: S3004, S8656, A6324

2019-S7705 - Summary

Creates the office of older adult workforce development within the office for the aging to address the needs of older adults regarding the workplace.

2019-S7705 - Sponsor Memo

                                
 
BILL NUMBER: S7705

SPONSOR: MAY
 
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 help-
ing 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 discrimination

and potential state remedies; reviews information and provides recommen-
dations upon the request of state agencies regarding complaints about
age discrimination; and provides outreach and education on the services
provided by the office.

Section two of the bill provides that this act shall take effect imme-
diately.

 
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.

2019-S7705 - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   7705
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             February 10, 2020
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  MAY  --  read  twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Aging
 
 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 ASSEM-
 BLY, 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 COORDI-
 NATOR WHO SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE DIRECTOR.
   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 COOR-
 DINATION AND COOPERATION AMONG AGENCIES INVOLVED IN  WORKFORCE  DEVELOP-
 MENT 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  COORDINA-
 TOR.
   § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
 
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD15231-01-0

2019-S7705A (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A9815
Current Committee:: Senate Finance
Law Section:: Elder Law
Laws Affected:: Add §225, Eld L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2021-2022: S555, A3403
2023-2024: S3004, S8656, A6324

2019-S7705A (ACTIVE) - Summary

Creates the office of older adult workforce development within the office for the aging to address the needs of older adults regarding the workplace.

2019-S7705A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                
 
BILL NUMBER: S7705A

SPONSOR: MAY
 
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

2019-S7705A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  7705--A
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             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  ASSEM-
 BLY, 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 COORDI-
 NATOR 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 COOR-
 DINATION AND COOPERATION AMONG AGENCIES INVOLVED IN  WORKFORCE  DEVELOP-
 MENT 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  COORDINA-
 TOR.
   § 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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Senate Bill S7705A

Sponsored By

Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Finance Committee

Mar 4, 2020 - Aging Committee Vote

Aging Committee Vote: Mar 4, 2020

Bill Amendments

2019-S7705 - Details

2019-S7705 - Summary

2019-S7705 - Sponsor Memo

2019-S7705 - Bill Text download pdf

2019-S7705A (ACTIVE) - Details

2019-S7705A (ACTIVE) - Summary

2019-S7705A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

2019-S7705A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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Rachel May

Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Finance Committee

Bill Amendments

2019-S7705 - Details

2019-S7705 - Summary

2019-S7705 - Sponsor Memo

2019-S7705 - Bill Text download pdf

2019-S7705A (ACTIVE) - Details

2019-S7705A (ACTIVE) - Summary

2019-S7705A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

2019-S7705A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

Comments