A final rule issued Tuesday by the Federal Trade Commission will prohibit employers across the country from using noncompete agreements in most instances.
Medicaid Access Rule review completed by White House
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 16, 2024
A proposed federal rule establishing mandatory quality measures for home- and community-based services and requiring providers to allocate 80% of HCBS payments to direct care worker pay is one step closer...
Does that job really require a degree?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2024
To combat challenges in recruiting employees, some companies are taking a hard look at their job descriptions and qualifications in an effort to open up positions to a broader range of candidates. Often,...
‘Joint employer’ rule vacated by judge; business group cheers, NLRB considers next steps
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2024
The US Chamber of Commerce is celebrating, and the National Labor Relations Board is “considering next steps,” after a federal judge on Friday evening vacated the NLRB’s “joint employer” rule...
‘Joint employer’ rule effective date now March 11
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board’s “joint employer” rule now is set to go into effect on March 11 after a federal judge granted a stay last week.
Cracking the code on employee retention
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 12, 2024
Success for senior living operators will depend on finding ways to attract and keep high-quality employees, and the results of a new survey could help employers crack the code.
Alzheimer’s Association calls for federal involvement to increase dementia care workforce, training...
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2024
“Congress should consider the steps it can take at the federal level, including expanding the necessary workforce and improving dementia training standards and access,” as part of efforts to “help...
‘Joint employer’ rule will have ‘particularly negative impact on senior living,’ senators say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 27, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board’s new “joint employer” rule will have a “particularly negative impact on senior living arrangements,” the top Republican member of the Senate Special Committee...