Ukrainian refugees could find support, employment at U.S. long-term care facilities
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 18, 2022
Refugees from Ukraine could find a career path in the U.S. long-term care industry. The American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living is working with the International Rescue Committee...
Bipartisan bill would make employer tax credit for paid leave permanent
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 31, 2024
The employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave would be made permanent under legislation introduced this week by US Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Angus King (I-ME).
Family caregivers’ unpaid work valued at $600 billion: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 09, 2023
An estimated 38 million family members provided approximately $600 billion in unpaid caregiving in 2021. That’s according to a recent report from the AARP.
Increased tariffs on Canadian lumber adds ‘level of uncertainty’ to senior housing construction
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 06, 2021
The U.S. Department of Commerce last month nearly doubled tariffs on lumber imported from Canada from 8.9% to 17.9%, which will constrain U.S. supply chains and increase construction costs for senior housing...
Fewer meetings, AI use could boost workplace productivity: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 04, 2024
Using artificial intelligence and cutting back on meetings are two ways to help improve workplace productivity, according to the company behind recent research.
Employer faces ADA lawsuit even though it has no proof that employee has medical condition
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 22, 2022
A Pennsylvania long-term care provider is facing a lawsuit under the Americans with Disabilities Act even though the plaintiff, a fired employee, may not have a qualifying medical condition.
State, feds take steps to ensure rights for LBGTQ+ seniors, workers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 04, 2023
New York state and the federal government took steps last week to protect rights for members of the LBGTQ+ community — both those living in long-term care and employed in the workplace at large.
Long-term care providers well-presented on Reputation 800 list
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 06, 2024
Several senior living and care providers made the Reputation 800 Award list for best-in-brand reputation, often at multiple locations.
Long-term care staffing agency to pay $7.2 million in back wages, damages after federal court ruling
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 31, 2022
Virginia staffing agency that serves long-term care providers will pay more than $7.2 million in back wages and damages after intentionally violating federal laws and denying 1,105 certified nursing aides,...
$250 million CCRC expansion no longer on hold, thanks to state Supreme Court
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 07, 2022
A $250 million expansion project at a Virginia continuing care retirement community no longer is on hold now that the state Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from condominium owners seeking to...