Bill > A03329

This bill requires the Commissioner of Labor to convene a Human Services Employee Wage Board composed of 12 members, including representatives from human services employees, providers, and the public. The Wage Board is tasked with holding public hearings, investigating pay disparities between human services employees and government/private sector workers, and providing recommendations to the Governor and Legislature by December 31, 2023 on adequate and equitable wages for human services employees. The bill recognizes that human services workers are essential but often underpaid, with many relying on public assistance despite their qualifications.