Across the country, the percentage of workers who belonged to unions decreased 0.4 percentage points from 2015 to 2016, according to new data from the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior living continues to see job growth, although rate is slowing
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 05, 2017
The senior living industry has been among the top industries for post-recession job creation, and employment in the industry continues to increase, although the overall rate of growth is slowing, according...
OSHA: Employers can be cited more than five years after an employee injury
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2017
Employers that do not make and maintain accurate records of employee injuries and illnesses can be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for up to six months after the five-year record-retention...
‘Persuader’ rule injunction means time for labor relations activities is now, attorney says
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 31, 2016
Union-free senior living operators have a window of opportunity — perhaps a limited one — to take certain steps to maintain that status if they wish, attorney Daniel Burke told those attending an educational...
Labor costs driving up resident fees: survey
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2016
Labor costs are the primary driver for monthly fee increases charged to residents of not-for-profit senior living communities, according to a new poll by speciality investment bank Ziegler.
OSHA, wage and hour violation penalties to increase by more than 70%
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 05, 2016
Maximum penalties for Occupational Safety and Health Administration workplace safety violations as well as violations of minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act will increase...
DOL ‘persuader’ rule blocked by federal court
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 27, 2016
Just days before the Department of Labor’s new union “persuader” rule was to start being enforced, a federal district court on Monday temporarily blocked its implementation until the...
3 ways to strengthen the senior living workforce
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2016
Recruiting new workers, retaining current ones and training all of them to meet the changing needs of older adults will be critical as the aging population increases and the number of family caregivers...
Report details states where nurse, aide staffing levels are highest, lowest
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 21, 2016
Newly released research shows where staffing levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses or vocational nurses, and aides in assisted living and similar residential care communities are significantly...