Noncompete agreements violate National Labor Relations Act, NLRB general counsel says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 31, 2023
An estimated 38% of workers have been subject to a noncompete agreement at some time in their careers, according to US Government Accountability Office, but the agreements are “overly broad” and violate...
Construction market slowing in 2023
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 07, 2023
Major indicators are pointing toward a slower construction market in 2023.
That’s according to a market report released by construction company, general contractor, design-builder and construction manager...
Anticompetitive, unfair, deceptive practices in workplace targeted under new FTC, DOL agreement
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 25, 2023
Operators may find themselves under increased scrutiny as the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Labor team up to target anticompetitive, unfair and deceptive practices in the workplace.
Surgeon general: Workplaces can be ‘engines for mental health and well-being’
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 21, 2022
Employers need to take steps to protect the mental health and well-being of their employees, according to the 30-page Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being released Thursday.
$1M in investable assets won’t cut it in retirement, survey finds
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 19, 2022
Wealthier individuals are preoccupied with their eventual ability to retire comfortably, even if they have $1 million or more in assets, according to data on such US investors from a survey conducted by...
Spending on nursing homes, home care slows year over year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 27, 2024
Between May 2023 and May 2024, overall healthcare costs grew by 3.4%, the fastest increase seen since December 2007, according to Altarum’s monthly Health Sector Economic Indicators brief, released Wednesday.
Bill would support companies in employment of workers with disabilities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 04, 2024
A proposed federal bill with bipartisan support would “support employers transitioning to paying competitive, fair wages to people with disabilities,” according to one of its sponsors, Sen. Bob Casey...
Long-term care insurance paid out $14 billion in claims last year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 29, 2024
Long-term care claims are on the rise, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, and insurers paid out a record $14 billion to policyholders in 2023.
Senators debate whether Social Security funding increase is needed
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 21, 2024
Whether increased Social Security funding is needed was the focus of discussion at a Wednesday hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
Pay disparities by gender, race still prevalent: EEOC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 14, 2024
Men still tend to make more money than women across all racial and ethnic groups, according to US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission data released this week.