OSHA, wage and hour violation penalties to increase by more than 70%
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 05, 2016
Maximum penalties for Occupational Safety and Health Administration workplace safety violations as well as violations of minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act will increase...
Labor costs driving up resident fees: survey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2016
Labor costs are the primary driver for monthly fee increases charged to residents of not-for-profit senior living communities, according to a new poll by speciality investment bank Ziegler.
Senior living trends, challenges to watch in 2023
By
Lynne Moore
Dec 05, 2022
Things are improving, but in 2023, issues still will need to be addressed.
Senior living association recommends overtime changes to Labor Department
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 02, 2017
The Labor Department should base increases in the minimum salary threshold used to determine overtime pay on the 20th percentile for salaried employees in the lowest paid geographic region of the country,...
Senior living continues to see job growth, although rate is slowing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 05, 2017
The senior living industry has been among the top industries for post-recession job creation, and employment in the industry continues to increase, although the overall rate of growth is slowing, according...
Labor department sues California provider
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 15, 2015
The U.S. Department of Labor has sued a California residential care provider for gross violations of federal wage and hour regulations after “having exhausted all attempts to reach a settlement.”