‘Joint employer’ ruling appeal case arguments to begin Thursday
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 08, 2017
Oral arguments are set to begin Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit as Browning-Ferris Industries looks to overturn a 2015 decision by the National Labor Relations...
Job loss, closures predicted as NY moves to increase minimum wage
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 04, 2016
New York’s new law increasing the hourly minimum wage to $15 will result in job loss, assisted living facility closures and resident moves to more costly nursing homes, according to one organization....
Four ways to creatively disrupt senior living — for all the right reasons
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Ann Lovell
Jun 25, 2018
“Creative disruption” in four key areas can help senior living communities address challenges related to changing resident expectations and labor shortages across disciplines.
Labor Department issues COVID vaccine requirement for companies with 100 or more employees
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 04, 2021
U.S. companies employing 100 or more workers must develop, implement and enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, unless they adopt a policy requiring employees to choose to either be vaccinated...
Workforce issues, pandemic relief funding and vaccine access are priorities for new NCAL executive director
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2021
LaShuan Bethea was announced as the National Center for Assisted Living’s next executive director in July and in September succeeded Scott Tittle. But she is no stranger to long-term care or to NCAL.
How loneliness affects your operations, and what you can do about it
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 10, 2020
Adults’ increased feelings of loneliness are affecting engagement, productivity and retention in the workplace. Fortunately, employers can do something about it.
Union persuader rule unfair, should be nullified, groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2016
Two organizations with senior living representation are calling for the nullification of a recently passed labor rule that requires employers to disclose their use of anti-union “persuaders.”
Wages complicate housing for senior living workers: report
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 15, 2018
Senior living communities and long-term care facilities employ workers in job categories that are expected to be among the fastest-growing types over the next 10 years, according to projections from the...
Sonida Senior Living marks 5 quarters of occupancy, revenue growth
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2022
The second quarter marked five consecutive quarters of occupancy and revenue growth for Dallas-based Sonida Senior Living, departing President and CEO Kimberly Lody reported Friday during the company’s...
Operator sees 5% retention increase through multifaceted approach to workforce issues
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 27, 2018
In an area where a 2.8% unemployment rate makes competition for high-quality workers especially great, Denver-based not-for-profit Christian Living Communities has rolled out several programs that it says...