Cheating on workforce drug tests on the rise as marijuana use increases: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 16, 2024
More workers are tampering with employer-mandated drug tests than ever before, according to a new report from Quest Diagnosis, published Wednesday.
Maryland becomes sixth state to require salary, wage disclosures in job listings
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 10, 2024
Effective Oct. 1, Maryland will join five other states and the District of Columbia in requiring employers to disclose salary or wage ranges upfront in job listings.
Current federal efforts targeting care economy ‘miss the mark,’ industry advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 10, 2024
As a kickoff to Caregivers Month, President Biden spoke Tuesday about the “care economy” at Washington, DC’s Union Station, celebrating the contributions of care workers across the country. Senior...
In celebration of Caregiver Appreciation Day this month, The Fountains at Crystal Lake honored its longest-serving employees. Each employee has at least 15 years of service.
Business briefs, March 22
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 22, 2024
Interest rate cuts on the horizon … ‘Landmark legislation’ aims to streamline, coordinate care for 12 million dually eligible individuals … Provider sues agency for routine overbilling, unscrupulous...
Business Daily, March 14
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 14, 2024
MO senior living communities, nursing homes can show availability to consumers via new dashboard … “Currently taxed” retirement accounts like Roth IRAs last longer than “deferred tax” accounts,...
Business briefs, March 8
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 08, 2024
SNF introduces ‘Work 4 days, get paid for 5’ initiative for nurses … Nursing homes ‘tunnel’ 63% of profits to related parties: study … Coalition for Patient-Centered Care launches to oppose...
Business briefs, March 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2024
Medicare opportunities in senior living and skilled nursing … Bill would provide funding to states to help dual eligible seniors navigate Medicare and Medicaid … 1,000+ workers strike at 12 Minnesota...
Recreational marijuana laws tied to increase in workplace injuries
Mar 01, 2024
The findings were seen for young adults aged 20 to 34 years.
‘Joint employer’ rule effective date now March 11
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board’s “joint employer” rule now is set to go into effect on March 11 after a federal judge granted a stay last week.