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NLRB releases new joint-employer standard amid senior living opposition
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2023
The new joint-employer standard released Thursday by the National Labor Relations Board will present greater risk for employers that contract with services providers, “creating greater liability for...
NLRB decision should cue employer vigilance for labor rights violations, counsel says
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 30, 2023
A new National Labor Relations Board decision may make it easier to show that an employer has retaliated against employees for participating in union or other legally protected activities, according to...
Proposed ‘joint employer’ rule could be finalized in August
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 22, 2022
The National Labor Relations Board’s proposed “joint employer” rule, barring unforeseen circumstances, should be finalized in August, the board stated Wednesday in an updated filing with the District...
Senior living provider groups maintain opposition to proposed ‘joint employer’ rule
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 12, 2022
Senior living advocates formally have voiced their opposition to a rule for determining “joint employer” status proposed by the National Labor Relations Board.
NLRB extends comment period on proposed ‘joint employer’ standard
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 17, 2022
Senior living providers planning to submit comments on the proposed rule for determining “joint employer” status received the gift of time after the National Labor Relations Board extended the deadline...
Nurse cleared to file same labor class action suit twice — against joint employers
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 04, 2022
A nurse who received a settlement from a staffing agency for state wage and hour violations may proceed with a second class action suit against the agency’s hospital client, the California Supreme Court...
Labor Department announces final ‘joint employer’ rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 14, 2020
Senior living industry companies and other types of firms that use temporary workers or contractors through staffing agencies now have some clarification as to when they have minimum wage and overtime...
NLRB will continue with ‘joint employer’ efforts despite concerns, chairman says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2019
The National Labor Relations Board will proceed with considering a new definition for “joint employer” despite concerns expressed by two congresspeople, NLRB Chairman John F. Ring says.
NLRB extends ‘joint employer’ comment deadline after court ruling
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 14, 2019
The National Labor Relations Board announced Friday that it is extending until Jan. 28 the deadline for people to submit comments on its proposed “joint employer” rule, due to a decision in the Browning-Ferris...