NLRB grants more time for comments on proposed ‘joint employer’ standard change
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 31, 2018
The National Labor Relations Board said Tuesday that it would extend by one month the deadline for people to submit comments regarding its proposed rulemaking concerning the standard for determining “joint...
Brookdale settles retaliation discrimination lawsuit filed by EEOC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 01, 2020
Brookdale Senior Living will pay $80,000, update its anti-retaliation policies and train employees on compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws to settle a retaliation discrimination lawsuit filed...
Labor Department seeks input on overtime rule changes as pilot program continues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 28, 2018
The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will hold several listening sessions around the country to gather feedback and ideas related to its planned update of the federal overtime pay rule,...
Senior living association recommends overtime changes to Labor Department
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 02, 2017
The Labor Department should base increases in the minimum salary threshold used to determine overtime pay on the 20th percentile for salaried employees in the lowest paid geographic region of the country,...
New overtime rule a major concern — and rightfully so
By
John O'Connor
Jul 14, 2016
Concerned about the new federal overtime rule? You have plenty of company.
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...
How to improve employee recruitment and retention
By
Bill McPherson
Jan 19, 2017
Assisted living residents and others looking for nonmedical, in-home care often will seek organizations that have minimal staff turnover to maintain the highest level of care for themselves or their loved...
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.
How Brookdale is tackling turnover
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 08, 2016
Fully integrating Brookdale Senior Living and Emeritus Senior Living and addressing the “administrative burden” facing community leaders have been keys to reducing staff departures at the company,...
Ventas riding senior housing recovery with occupancy, revenue growth
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 22, 2022
The senior living industry pandemic recovery is underway with accelerating demand, strong rate increases and rapidly improving clinical conditions, with expectations for occupancy and revenue growth going...