Sets base wage requirements for human services workers in state-funded programs providing health and/or welfare assistance.
The bill sets base wage requirements for human services workers employed in eligible state-funded programs that provide health and/or welfare assistance. It phases in the base wage starting April 2026, reaching $29 per hour by April 2031. The wage is adjusted annually based on changes in the consumer price index. The bill applies to workers in the downstate region and the rest of the state, with different schedules for wage increases.
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