Description:
Join Stacey Salgado of the NYS Department of Labor for a presentation on employment rights and benefits especially important to women workers in New York State. This 1-hour presentation with Q&A includes useful information for anyone to know and share with others! In addition to general “Know Your Rights” information, we will highlight the current state of the Gender Wage Gap, Salary History Ban and Pay Equity laws, NYS Paid Family Leave, and new regulations about Pay Transparency and Rights for Nursing Mothers in the Workplace.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about current and upcoming Labor Laws in NYS.
- Know where to turn if faced with certain issues and how to report Labor Law violations.
- Empower yourself with knowledge and resources!
About the Presenter:
Stacey Salgado, an East Syracuse native, currently lives in Rochester, NY. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Brockport and has served the public in various roles during her 15 years with the New York State Department of Labor. Stacey is bilingual in English/Spanish and has experience assisting both employers and workers. In her current role, Stacey conducts outreach to women across the state under the federal Fostering Access, Rights, and Equity (FARE) grant. The goal of this outreach is to empower women with knowledge and information on their employment rights and benefits.