Establishes the "recovery ready workplace act" which provides for the certification of an employer to become a recovery ready workplace; defines terms; establishes the recovery-ready workplace program; provides criteria for employers to obtain certification as a recovery ready workplace; provides for employee involvement.
Impact
By creating a standardized RRW certification, the bill is expected to foster a more inclusive work environment where employees struggling with substance use disorders (SUD) can receive necessary support without facing discrimination. Employers are encouraged to implement specific programs, such as access to recovery resources, mental health services, and training for management and staff. The anticipated result is a safer workplace culture that prioritizes employee health and wellness, reducing the stigma around seeking help for substance use issues.
Summary
Bill S03740, known as the 'Recovery Ready Workplace Act,' aims to establish a framework for employers in New York to create supportive environments for employees with mental health and substance use challenges. The bill specifies criteria for certification as a Recovery Ready Workplace (RRW), which involves implementing policies and programs that promote recovery and address substance misuse in the workplace. It emphasizes the importance of involving employees in the development of the workplace program and mandates ongoing support and resources for affected individuals.
Contention
Despite its potential benefits, the bill may face contention from employers concerned about the cost and feasibility of implementing such programs. Critics might argue that the requirements could place an undue burden on businesses, particularly small ones that may lack the resources to comply fully with the RRW criteria. Additionally, the effectiveness of the bill depends on the involvement of employees and their willingness to engage, which could vary significantly across different workplaces.
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Establishes the "recovery ready workplace act" which provides for the certification of an employer to become a recovery ready workplace; defines terms; establishes the recovery-ready workplace program; provides criteria for employers to obtain certification as a recovery ready workplace; provides for employee involvement.
Establishes the "recovery ready workplace act" which provides for the certification of an employer to become a recovery ready workplace; defines terms; establishes the recovery-ready workplace program; provides criteria for employers to obtain certification as a recovery ready workplace; provides for employee involvement.
Relates to defining retaliatory acts in the workplace and establishing an affirmative defense; provides that an act shall be deemed retaliatory in the workplace if an aggrieved employee is treated less favorably than any other employee; provides an affirmative defense for employers.
Establishes workplace readiness week to educate minors in relation to their workplace rights; requires eleventh and twelfth graders to receive education on workplace rights; requires a document on workplace rights to be provided to any minor seeking working papers.
Establishes workplace readiness week to educate minors in relation to their workplace rights; requires eleventh and twelfth graders to receive education on workplace rights; requires a document on workplace rights to be provided to any minor seeking working papers.
Establishes workplace readiness week to educate minors in relation to their workplace rights; requires eleventh and twelfth graders to receive education on workplace rights; requires a document on workplace rights to be provided to any minor seeking working papers.
Establishes the retail worker safety act requiring retail worker employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence; directs the department of labor to produce a model workplace violence prevention training program; requires employers to provide training on such programs; requires the installation of panic buttons at certain workplaces or wearable or mobile phone-based panic buttons to be provided.
Establishes the retail worker safety act requiring retail worker employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence; directs the department of labor to produce a model workplace violence prevention training program; requires employers to provide training on such programs; requires the installation of panic buttons at certain workplaces or wearable or mobile phone-based panic buttons to be provided.
Providing for substance use treatment and recovery support and for powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs; and establishing the Lifetime Recovery from Substance Use Grant Program.