Staff turnover stabilizes year over year for about half of assisted living providers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 25, 2024
Staff turnover in assisted living has changed little for many providers over the past 12 months, according to findings in the “2023-2024 Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report,” published by Hospital...
Legislation, lawsuits aim to block overtime rule from taking effect
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 07, 2024
Republican-backed legislation introduced this week in both houses of Congress under the Congressional Review Act, if passed, would block the federal overtime rule from going into effect on July 1.
It’s time for ‘serious discussion’ on paid leave: policy makers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 26, 2024
Weeks after the White House announced a proposed budget for 2025 that includes a measure to establish a national paid family and medical leave program, lawmakers are divided on the practicalities of moving...
Long-term care operators wait as CNA candidates encounter exam issues in PA
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 23, 2022
Prospective certified nurse aides in Pennsylvania are coming up against long wait times to schedule licensing testing and are giving up on employment in healthcare, state lawmakers were told at a public...
Turnover rates tick upward for hospice aides / CNAs
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 01, 2022
Turnover rates for hospice aides/certified nursing assistants has continued on an upward trend seen in recent years, according to the Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service’s Hospice Salary & Benefits...
Bill to ban noncompete agreements considered by New York City lawmakers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 19, 2024
After New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) in January vetoed a bill that would have banned most noncompete agreements in the state, lawmakers in New York City are considering a ban within city limits.
Workers want pay, flexibility, culture, good career prospects: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 20, 2023
Workers want and need more from their employers, including good compensation, flexibility, a caring workplace culture and positive future. That’s according to a new report, People at Work 2023: A Global...
Millions more salaried employees would be eligible for overtime pay under federal bill
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 31, 2023
Millions more salaried American workers would be eligible for overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours a week under a bill reintroduced Wednesday by Democratic legislators in both bodies of Congress
Post-hire noncompete agreements void in California as of Feb. 14
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 20, 2023
Come Valentine’s Day, all current pre- and post-hire noncompete agreements will become void in the state of California.
Brookdale, Sonida CEOs: Embracing change is vital for senior living leaders
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 14, 2022
Effective leaders have a “toolbox” of fortitude and humility to draw upon to help them navigate changes that arise, senior living executives said during Wednesday’s leadership huddle hosted by the...