Appeals Court deadlines mean decision on OSHA mandate unlikely before Dec. 10
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 30, 2021
It’s unlikely that the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals will lift a stay on the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate before Dec. 10, given deadlines set...
Long-term care management company ordered to pay $3 million in back pay to 3,024 workers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 25, 2022
A company managing long-term care facilities in four states will pay almost $3 million in back overtime pay to 3,024 workers across 84 locations, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced...
Older adult employment program could see changes, Labor Department says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 16, 2022
The Labor Department is seeking comments on proposed revisions to regulations related to its older adult employment program, formally known as the Senior Community Service Employment Program.
Federal COVID-19 vaccination, testing mandates have pros, cons, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 05, 2021
Although generally supportive of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates for members of its workforce, senior living leaders are concerned about the effects on its workforce.
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.
Legislation aims to protect healthcare professionals from violence in the workplace
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 13, 2022
A bill introduced Wednesday by U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) is meant to protect healthcare professionals from violence in the workplace.
EEOC, DOL launch program to broaden inclusion strategies, remove hiring barriers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 21, 2022
A new federal initiative, launched by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, is meant to advance equal employment opportunities...
OSHA accepting new comments on healthcare worker COVID-19 protection rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 23, 2022
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is accepting additional comments as it works to establish a final rule meant to protect assisted living and other healthcare workers from exposure to COVID-19...
OSHA proposes change to recordkeeping regulation as agency works on final healthcare rule
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 06, 2022
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing amendments to its occupational injury and illness recordkeeping regulation as it works to establish a final rule meant...
OSHA’s COVID-19 standard set to expire Dec. 21 if action not taken
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 17, 2021
Time is running out for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s COVID-19 healthcare emergency temporary standard, which was meant to protect healthcare sector workers from the spread of the...