New York State is making available $175 million for workforce development initiatives through a Consolidated Funding Application.

The Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office has released issue briefs on developing cultural competence within organizations, leveraging cultural competence to improve worker recruitment and retention, and training culturally competent direct care workers.

LeadingAge NY’s general counsel provides analysis of law prohibiting employer retaliation.

Proposed rule clarifies what benefits, expenses, and perks are included in the definition of “regular rate of pay.”

Expensive employer mandate on hold, at least for the time being.

Not-for-profit organizations could be subject to unrelated business income tax.

Despite new exemptions, questions and concerns remain for employers.

Revised proposal includes exemptions that may be helpful to members.