Pandemic turnover study aims to give providers better options for recruitment and retention
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Amy Novotney
Oct 05, 2020
Turnover rates among nursing home workers have increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston. Although these workers are particularly vulnerable...
Business briefs for Thursday, Oct. 22
Oct 22, 2020
COVID-19 has forever changed how senior living and care will do business: speakers … Older workers face higher unemployment than their mid-career peers amid pandemic … New affordable housing subsidy...
Workers who resign over vaccine mandates may not be eligible for unemployment
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Amy Novotney
Sep 02, 2021
Long-term care workers who choose not to be vaccinated against COVID-19, despite an employer requiring it, could be denied state unemployment benefits, some experts now say.
COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an estimated 4M workers prematurely retiring: analysis
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Amy Novotney
Mar 31, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an estimated 4 million workers prematurely retiring, according to an economic report released Tuesday by the nonprofit Alliance for Lifetime Income.
Kentucky SNFs expect to lose at least 11% of workforce due to vaccine mandate
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Amy Novotney
Sep 07, 2021
Leaders from Kentucky’s long-term care industry implored state lawmakers Thursday to provide more support for its bruised and battered workforce.
Paid time off, additional education may help employers counter COVID vaccine hesitancy: report
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Amy Novotney
Apr 16, 2021
Paid time off for vaccination and recovery is one of the most influential actions employers can take to increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake, according to a report examining vaccine hesitancy of employees...
Judge rejects sick leave and emergency family leave restrictions
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Amy Novotney
Aug 05, 2020
A federal judge has struck down the Department of Labor’s restrictions on which workers can access a temporary federal paid leave program, according to court documents released Monday.
DOL withdraws independent contractor rule
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Amy Novotney
May 06, 2021
The Department of Labor is officially withdrawing the prior administration’s independent contractor rule, which would have made it easier for businesses to classify workers as independent contractors...
Paying direct care workers a living wage would reduce turnover, increase productivity by at least $5.5B:...
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Amy Novotney
Sep 09, 2020
Raising the pay of workers in residential care settings to the living wage in their respective states would lead to several economic benefits for workers, employers and the economy overall, according to...
Staff burnout, disengagement are most disruptive forces facing skilled nursing: survey
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Amy Novotney
Mar 23, 2021
Provider burnout, disengagement and the resulting shortages that follow are the most disruptive forces facing healthcare providers, including those in long-term care, over the next three years. That’s...