It’s time for ‘serious discussion’ on paid leave: policy makers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 26, 2024
Weeks after the White House announced a proposed budget for 2025 that includes a measure to establish a national paid family and medical leave program, lawmakers are divided on the practicalities of moving...
OSHA civil penalty amounts adjusted for 2024, effective today
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 16, 2024
Changes to Occupational Safety and Health Administration civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2024 went into effect today.
Nursing home care costs rising fastest among private-payer healthcare services
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 24, 2023
Private-payer healthcare services price growth hit a new record high, with prices for nursing home care increasing at the fastest rate among healthcare categories, at 7%. That’s according to Altarum’s...
Unions make economy ‘more equitable and robust,’ Treasury Department says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 07, 2023
“Pro-union policy can make a real difference to middle-class households by raising their incomes, improving their work environments, and boosting their job satisfaction. In doing so, unions can help...
$1.6 million grant will help older workers train for CNA, other healthcare roles
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 11, 2023
The National Council on Aging has received a $1.6 million AmeriCorps Seniors grant to test a program to train adults aged 55 or more years to become certified nurse assistants, electrocardiogram technicians...
Supreme Court arbitration ruling ‘good news’ for senior living and care providers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 26, 2023
The Supreme Court’s Friday decision in an arbitration-related case is “good news” for senior living and care providers, attorneys tell McKnight’s Business Daily.
Experts optimistic that senior housing is rebounding: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 06, 2023
Despite labor and economic challenges, there is reason to be optimistic that the senior housing market is rebounding, according to a recent report from Marcus & Millichap.
FTC to crack down on fake business reviews, deceptive endorsements
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 07, 2023
A new rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission would crack down on bogus online reviews of businesses and deceptive endorsements by penalizing bad actors.
Justice Department, FTC update merger guidelines
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 20, 2023
New guidelines released Monday by the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission outline factors and frameworks that the agencies will evaluate when reviewing mergers and acquisitions.
20 percent of 50+ Americans lack retirement savings: AARP
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 26, 2024
Twenty percent of Americans aged 50 or more years have no retirement savings, and more than 50% worry they will not have enough money to support themselves in retirement. That’s according to a recent...