NLRB extends comment deadline for joint-employer proposal
By
John O'Connor
Dec 12, 2018
The National Labor Relations Board will extend the amount of time operators can comment on a proposed joint employer rule by 30 days, to January 22.
A good time to take stock — of you
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2020
We’re all sailing through unchartered waters, but realize that you’ll probably get through these awful challenges — and you might just emerge better for the experience.
Senior living struggles to solve the $600 question
By
John O'Connor
Aug 06, 2020
As Congress gets ready to finalize a third relief package, one of the few remaining sticking points is slowly fading.
We’re shocked, shocked, that turnover is such a big challenge
By
John O'Connor
Jan 23, 2020
Another day, another confirmation of why senior living has a serious labor problem on its hands.
Fed chair anticipates strong labor market
By
John O'Connor
Nov 27, 2019
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he expects the nation’s labor market to remain strong in the months ahead.
Policy shift could enhance staffing efforts
By
John O'Connor
Jun 20, 2024
Senior living might get some unexpected but welcome staffing assistance from a new executive order about immigration.
Think unions are dead? Think again
By
John O'Connor
Feb 13, 2020
It’s no secret that labor unions in America are struggling to remain relevant. But that doesn’t mean efforts aren’t underway to reverse their downward spiral. Or that operators shouldn’t be paying...
Quitters never win? Your staff might beg to disagree
By
John O'Connor
Jul 12, 2018
What do the latest numbers from the Labor Department mean for you as a senior living operator? Perhaps the least painful answer is that this is a time of challenge and opportunity.
Ready for some labor pains?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2015
We don’t know by how much, but labor costs will soon rise.
The new cutoff for overtime eligibility? It’s a fair question
By
John O'Connor
Jul 27, 2017
It’s probably safe to make two predictions now that the Labor Department has asked for feedback as it prepares to rewrite the overtime rule.