Long-term care staffing agency to pay $7.2 million in back wages, damages after federal court ruling
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 31, 2022
Virginia staffing agency that serves long-term care providers will pay more than $7.2 million in back wages and damages after intentionally violating federal laws and denying 1,105 certified nursing aides,...
Court ruling provides cautionary tale regarding duties of independent living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 21, 2022
A Michigan Supreme Court ruling has called into question whether independent living residents are truly “independent” and what responsibilities operators hold beyond the traditional landlord-tenant...
Employee Rights Act of 2022 meant to give workers, business owners ‘stability and flexibility’
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 25, 2022
An updated version of the existing Employee Rights Act is meant to protect independent contractors, franchisees, entrepreneurs and anyone seeking flexible work options.
DOL clarifies independent contractor status
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 07, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a final rule meant to clarify the standard for employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Owners of 11 senior living properties to pay $1 million in back wages, damages
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 07, 2016
The owners of 11 senior living properties will pay more than $1 million in back wages and damages to more than two dozen employees following two separate court rulings in the U.S. District Court for the...