Provides that a state employee whose position is eliminated for certain reasons and who is subsequently transferred to a different agency be entitled to the same hourly salary; retain all accrued sick leave; retain, cash out or use all accrued vacation time; and be paid relocation expenses.
Establishes the industry targeted unemployment task force for the purpose of concentrating unemployment assistance, job training, and job development assistance during times of high unemployment to individuals who have previously been employed by an industry that is experiencing unemployment rates higher than the statewide average.
Directs the commissioner of labor, in conjunction with the commissioner of health, to develop a program which incentivizes unemployed individuals to enter jobs in healthcare.
Requires such apprenticeship program is specific to the type and scope of work which is being performed and have a graduation rate of at least thirty percent as determined by the department of labor; makes technical corrections.
Requires that a minimum of ten percent of the labor hours of the total construction workforce employed by all contractors and subcontractors performing work pursuant to a construction contract shall be performed by a person or persons participating in a certified apprenticeship program; makes technical amendments.
Provides that to achieve cost savings to businesses and the state, improve decision timeliness, and minimize wrong-sized payments to eligible beneficiaries the department of labor shall obtain current employment and income information from a third-party provider, supplementing current state wage reporting files from the department of taxation and finance.
Amends provisions relating to certain employers; provides that on or before April 1, 2024, the commissioner of labor, in consultation with the commissioner of health, shall submit a report to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly on the number of employees who were provided unpaid or paid sick leave or disability benefits.
Directs the department of labor, in consultation with the division of human rights and the department of health to produce a model training program on neurodiversity awareness.
Provides for the regulation of geological man-made mechanical boat attractions on man-made waterways, tunnels and lakes by the office of parks, recreation and historical preservation.
Establishes the "no severance ultimatums act", which prevents employers from giving coercive ultimatums to employees or former employees relating to such employee's severance from employment.
Restricts the use by an employer or an employment agency of electronic monitoring or an automated employment decision tool to screen a candidate or employee for an employment decision unless such tool has been the subject of an impact assessment within the last year; requires notice to employment candidates of the use of such tools; provides remedies for violations.