GAO identifies three additional priority recommendations for Labor Department
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 10, 2024
Following up on priority recommendations outlined to the Department of Labor a year ago, the Government Accountability Office last month laid out three additional concerns: stronger protections for wage...
Almost a third of retirees consider picking up temporary jobs
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 12, 2024
One third of retirees are considering picking up one to three shifts of temporary work per week because their cost of living is increasing, according to Indeed Flex, an online temporary staffing platform.
Negative attention on social media deters prospective nurses, study finds
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 07, 2024
Social media often paints nursing in a negative light, and that reality is drawing prospective caregivers away from the profession, according to a study released Tuesday by health technology firm ShiftKey.
FTC challenges the challengers on noncompete rule
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 03, 2024
In response to mounting legal challenges and a looming court decision expected July 3, the Federal Trade Commission has filed a response to those seeking to stay a rule banning employer noncompete agreements.
Business briefs, May 21
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 21, 2024
New bill would extend telehealth services for seniors … Long-term care leaders return to basics, employ innovation to grow direct care staff … Nursing home residents sue state over conditions, lack...
American labor force growing older, more diverse: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 31, 2024
The American labor force has more workers aged 55 or more years than ever before, according to an issue brief released this month from the Employee Benefit Research Institute.
Business briefs, May 20
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 18, 2024
States tackle language-based barriers to worker training, testing … Senior living referral site accused of using manipulated reviews in listing communities providing substandard care … New York Senate...
Business briefs, May 17
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 17, 2024
Improving staff experience key to long-term care staff retention efforts … Recruiting, retention strategies shared by McKnight’s Women of Distinction … FDA recalls software on ventilator that ‘may...
Business briefs, May 15
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 15, 2024
Emerging lawsuit could put pressure on employers to seek better insurance plans for workers … Circle of Life Alzheimer’s Homes earns accreditation from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America … Ōmcare,...
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires ‘reasonable accommodations,’ but what is reasonable?
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 22, 2024
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which went into effect in June, requires employers with 15 or more employees to make reasonable accommodations for a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy,...