Bill > S04675

This bill requires the Commissioner of Labor to convene a Human Services Employee Wage Board comprised of 12 members, including human services employees, providers, and representatives. The Wage Board will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the Governor and Legislature by December 31, 2023 on addressing pay disparities between human services employees and government/private sector employees performing similar duties. The bill aims to ensure adequate and equitable wages for human services workers, who are essential but often underpaid compared to their public sector counterparts.