Christian groups appeal to Supreme Court to block OSHA vaccinate-or-test mandate
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 21, 2021
Following the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Friday that the Occupational Health and Safety Administration can enforce a vaccinate-or-test mandate for large companies, multiple faith-based...
EEOC to home in on workplace discrimination
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 24, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission plans to increase its focus on protecting people with disabilities, older workers, LGBTQ+ individuals and temporary workers over the next five years. That’s...
Noncompete agreements violate National Labor Relations Act, NLRB general counsel says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 31, 2023
An estimated 38% of workers have been subject to a noncompete agreement at some time in their careers, according to US Government Accountability Office, but the agreements are “overly broad” and violate...
Construction market slowing in 2023
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 07, 2023
Major indicators are pointing toward a slower construction market in 2023.
That’s according to a market report released by construction company, general contractor, design-builder and construction manager...
Most senior couples will need LTC for at least one partner: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 23, 2021
Even among the healthiest older adults, a 75% chance exists that one partner will require a significant level of long-term care as he or she ages, according to a new Healthview Services report. The data...
Field leadership helps Ensign Group through pandemic challenges, executives say
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 19, 2021
Executives from Ensign Group reviewed the company’s operations and growth strategies at the Capital Markets Global Health Care Conference yesterday with an eye on moving toward post-pandemic expectations.
LTC closes $46 million in investments
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 13, 2021
Westlake Village, CA-based LTC Properties announced Monday the closing of $46 million in new investments since the beginning of the third quarter.
Anticompetitive, unfair, deceptive practices in workplace targeted under new FTC, DOL agreement
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 25, 2023
Operators may find themselves under increased scrutiny as the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Labor team up to target anticompetitive, unfair and deceptive practices in the workplace.
Argentum, ASHA launch new resource to help displaced workers find employment in senior living
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 08, 2020
Argentum and the American Seniors Housing Association have announced a new resource, Senior Living FastMatch, to help workers who have been displaced due to COVID-19 fallout find new employment in senior...
NHI defers another $3M in Bickford rent
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 17, 2021
National Health Investors has agreed to defer another $3 million in rent due for March from Bickford Senior Living, the real estate investment trust announced late Monday. Deferred rents for the first...