PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Raphael, Human Resource Director of a Subcontracting Company
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Raphael, a Human Resource Director for a subcontracting company, testifies against Intro 991-B, arguing that it would negatively impact the opportunities his company offers to employees, particularly immigrants. He highlights his company's current practices in recruitment, training, and safety measures.
- Raphael has nearly 20 years of experience in Caribbean hospitality, starting from the front desk and progressing to his current role.
- He emphasizes that his company conducts thorough training for OSHA standards and human trafficking awareness, which are often required by hotel brands.
- Raphael urges reconsideration of the bill, stating it would "destroy" opportunities for his employees.
Raphael
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Hi.
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Thank you, and good afternoon for hearing my testimony.
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My name is Raphael.
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I work for a subcontracting company.
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I'm the human resource director for this company, and I have over 400 employees that I help support on a daily basis.
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One of the proudest moments I have working in my Caribbean hospitality, which spans almost 20 years, is being able to see my associates be happy, productive, and work in an environment that's supportive and healthy and safe.
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I started my career working at a front desk And I grew, you know, working for various different companies and direct employment management companies, and now with a subcontracting company.
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And in my experience, this this bill will just ruin all the opportunities as subcontracting companies currently offer to my employees.
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We offer a recruitment process that's not intimidating and thorough and safe for newly immigrated people to find their opportunity and their American dream here with us.
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And we partner with many hotels throughout New York, mostly in this in Manhattan, and we conduct the trainings for OSHA, for human trafficking.
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It's pretty standard in companies that we have brand requirements.
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And in those brand requirements, those trainings for OSHA are required and also for human trafficking.
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And this bill will just destroy those opportunities that we have with our employees.
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So I urge to please reconsider this.
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Thank you.
