Directs the department of labor to post on its internet website and annually update the names of employers who employ 50 or more employees who receive public assistance.
Summary
Bill A00987 amends the labor law in New York by requiring the Department of Labor to publish and annually update a list of employers who have 50 or more employees that receive public assistance. This includes various forms of assistance such as medical assistance, child health insurance, temporary assistance for needy families, earned income tax credits, and supplemental nutrition assistance. The intent of the bill is to increase transparency regarding the employment practices of large employers and their reliance on public assistance programs.
Impact
If enacted, this bill would create a new requirement for the Department of Labor, impacting how employers are perceived in relation to public assistance. It could lead to increased scrutiny of large employers and potentially influence public opinion and consumer behavior. Furthermore, it may encourage employers to review their hiring practices and wage structures to reduce the number of employees reliant on public assistance.
Sentiment
The sentiment around Bill A00987 appears to be mixed. Supporters argue that it promotes accountability and transparency among large employers, while critics may view it as stigmatizing employees who receive public assistance. There has been no recorded voting history or committee discussions available to provide further insight into the sentiment from lawmakers.
Contention
Notable points of contention include the potential stigma attached to employees receiving public assistance and the implications for employers listed on the Department of Labor's website. Supporters of the bill, likely including labor advocates, argue for the need for transparency, while opponents, possibly including business groups, may argue that it unfairly targets employers and their employees.
Same As
Directs the department of labor to post on its internet website and annually update the names of employers who employ 50 or more employees who receive public assistance.
Directs the department of labor to post on its internet website and annually update the names of employers who employ 50 or more employees who receive public assistance.
Directs the department of labor to post on its internet website and annually update the names of employers who employ 50 or more employees who receive public assistance.
Directs the department of labor to post on its internet website and annually update the names of employers who employ 50 or more employees who receive public assistance.
"Government Reality Check Act"; prohibits public employers from providing certain benefits to public employees; restricts gifts to public employees; restricts travel by public employees; imposes post-employment restriction on public contracting employees.
Prohibiting the employment of unauthorized employees; requiring hotel and lodging industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of employees; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
Requires small employers with one to fifty (1-50) employees and large employers with fifty (50) or more employees to pay overtime wages to exempt workers if their salary exceeds varying multipliers of minimum wage for a forty (40) hour workweek.
Requires small employers with one to fifty (1-50) employees and large employers with fifty (50) or more employees to pay overtime wages to exempt workers if their salary exceeds varying multipliers of minimum wage for a forty (40) hour workweek.
Requires small employers with one to fifty (1-50) employees and large employers with fifty (50) or more employees to pay overtime wages to exempt workers if their salary exceeds varying multipliers of minimum wage for a forty (40) hour workweek.
Requires small employers with one to fifty (1-50) employees and large employers with fifty (50) or more employees to pay overtime wages to exempt workers if their salary exceeds varying multipliers of minimum wage for a forty (40) hour workweek.