Bill aims to override Supreme Court decision on Chevron deference
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 24, 2024
Legislation introduced Tuesday in the Senate would override the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo to overturn the so-called Chevron doctrine, which held that...
Gender wage gap widens with age
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 10, 2024
“Older women workers — who comprise 47% of the labor force ages 55 and older — are plagued by a gender wage gap that is even larger than the one their younger counterparts experience,” according...
Business briefs, June 5
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 05, 2024
US Chamber, business groups sue over OSHA’s walk-around rule … Providers pick up another anti-staffing mandate measure in Senate … Assisted living’s ‘fragile’ workforce is under ‘threat’...
OSHA announces final rule that could mean additional reporting for providers in January
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 18, 2023
The Department of Labor on Monday announced the final version of a rule that could mean additional reporting requirements for some senior living and nursing home providers starting in January.
Business briefs, April 17
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 17, 2024
Bill promises ‘generational investment’ to support LTC workforce … Medicaid Access Rule a step closer to being finalized … Proposed information collection tool mean to help people recover ‘lost’...
Labor Department claims new rule will make retirement funds more resilient
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 28, 2022
The Department of Labor announced Tuesday a final rule that lifts barriers to considering environmental, social, and governance factors when selecting 401(k) plans. The rule allows fiduciaries to consider...
State, feds take steps to ensure rights for LBGTQ+ seniors, workers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 04, 2023
New York state and the federal government took steps last week to protect rights for members of the LBGTQ+ community — both those living in long-term care and employed in the workplace at large.
Labor Department introduces AI principles for worker safety
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 21, 2024
The Department of Labor announced last week principles for developers and employers for designing and using artificial intelligence in the workplace.
Business briefs, April 24
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 24, 2024
New Labor Department rule meant to protect retirement investors’ savings … Analysis finds 4 in 5 nursing facilities don’t meet staffing requirements … Senior living hourly wages outpace private...
Retired women more likely to live in poverty than retired men: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 26, 2023
Generally speaking, women are more likely to live in poverty in retirement than are men, according to an issue brief released this month from the Women’s Bureau of the Department of Labor. Additionally,...