Here’s a look at some of the news that occupied many minds in senior living over the past year.
Labor Department proposes four-factor ‘joint employer’ test
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 02, 2019
The Labor Department on Monday proposed a new four-factor test to help employers determine the conditions under which they would be considered “joint employers.”
Labor Department proposes rule to help employers calculate overtime pay rates
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 29, 2019
The Department of Labor announced a proposed rule Thursday that it said will clarify the amounts that employers should include and exclude when they calculate overtime pay rates for employees working more...
Employers can comment on ‘joint employer’ standard by summer, NLRB chairman says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 07, 2018
The National Labor Relations Board expects to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking no later than this summer regarding the standard for determining joint-employer status, the agency’s chairman said...
NLRB to look at ‘joint employer’ standard again
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 10, 2018
The National Labor Relations Board said Wednesday that it is considering rulemaking to address the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act.
People in the news, March 6
Mar 06, 2018
Appointments at Aegis Living, Argentum, Epoch Senior Living, Erickson Living, Presby’s Inspired Life and Watercrest Senior Living Group.
People in the news, Jan. 23
Jan 23, 2018
Promotions and appointments at Epoch Senior Living, GlynnDevins, HumanGood, Juniper Communities, Lancaster Pollard, LCB Senior Living, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, Primrose...
NLRB reverses decisions on joint employers, micro unions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 19, 2017
The National Labor Relations Board has reversed rulings related to joint employers and micro unions that some in senior living believed negatively affected management-employee relations and residents.
Labor Department seeks input for overtime rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 25, 2017
The Department of Labor is accepting input as it prepares to propose a new rule related to circumstances under which certain workers would be entitled to overtime pay.
Aug. 11 is deadline to comment on rescission of ‘persuader’ rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 12, 2017
Aug. 11 is the deadline for interested parties to comment on a proposed rule that would rescind the Obama-era “persuader rule” that required employers to publicly report all union-related communication...