NLRB withdraws appeal of decision enjoining ‘joint employer’ rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 22, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board on Friday withdrew its appeal of a district court ruling that enjoined its “joint employer” final rule.
Infrastructure, data analytics popular tech investments among long-term care providers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2024
Infrastructure for internet connectivity was the most common technology investment made over the past year by long-term care operators responding to a new survey, and data analytics tools were the most...
Supreme Court ruling a victory for employers not supportive of worker unionization efforts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2024
A Supreme Court ruling on Thursday marked a victory for petitioner Starbucks, and it also was a victory for employers that don’t support worker efforts to unionize.
Fight against joint employer rule sees ‘significant procedural win’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 13, 2024
A plaintiff in a lawsuit against the National Labor Relations Board over its joint employer rule is calling a recent court ruling a “significant procedural win.”
14 states will share ways to expand direct care workforce
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 07, 2024
Fourteen states have been selected to participate in a program through which they can share information about proven models for expanding the direct care workforce.
Biden vetoes resolution to repeal NLRB ‘joint employer’ rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 07, 2024
President Joe Biden, as expected, on Friday announced his veto of a resolution to repeal the National Labor Relations Board’s “joint employer” rule.
A final rule issued Tuesday by the Federal Trade Commission will prohibit employers across the country from using noncompete agreements in most instances.
Overtime rule review completed by White House
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 11, 2024
The Department of Labor’s proposed overtime rule has moved a step closer to being finalized. The White House Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has completed...
Proposed overtime rule would worsen workforce, resident access issues, provider groups fear
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 31, 2023
A Labor Department-proposed rule that would make approximately 3.6 million more salaried workers and so-called highly compensated employees eligible for overtime pay is “ill-timed” and would worsen...
‘Joint employer’ rule effective date extended by NLRB
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 17, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board has extended the effective date of its “joint employer” rule to Feb. 26, two months later than the original effective date.