This series contains copies of bills proposed by the State Department of Labor, along with brief legislative histories and supporting statements. Also included are copies of memorandums to the governor's counsel. Topics of interest include minimum wage regulations, rights of elderly workers, and equal pay for women.
Creator
New York (State). Industrial Commissioner
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Joint Legislative Committee on Discrimination in Employment of the Middle-Aged subject and survey files
Series Number
L0021
Summary
This series consists of correspondence, testimony, interviews, reports, charts, and draft legislation on a variety of topics including age discrimination, workers' compensation, health and life insurance, and employee accidents. The information was gathered from industries, labor unions, business organizations, and State and Federal government for an investigation of job discrimination for those over forty. Also included are survey forms from businesses on hiring and firing practices and a summary of a survey of labor unions on age discrimination.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee on Discrimination in Employment of the Middle-Aged
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Industrial Commissioner subject and correspondence files
Series Number
B1967
Summary
This series consists of correspondence files of Industrial Commissioner Dr. Isador Lubin, created during Governor W. Averell Harriman's administration (1955-1958). The records include correspondence with the governor's office, the State Department of Labor and other state government officials, labor unions, and private individuals. The records contain memorandums received and sent, some enclosures, and reports.
Creator
New York (State). Industrial Commissioner
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.