A3462

Establishes Office for Women's Advancement in DOLWD to promote gender equity in workplace.

The bill establishes the Office for Women's Advancement within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to facilitate the full and equal participation of women in the workplace. The office will gather and analyze data on women's status in the workplace, collaborate with state agencies, review legislation and regulations, and educate the public. It also creates the Women's Advancement Fund in the Department of the Treasury to manage funding for the office. The office can accept federal funds, foundation grants, gifts, and donations.