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Workforce Issues and Regulations

Workforce Issues and Regulations

Register for FREE LeadingAge NY/DOL Webinar: Connecting with Asylum Seekers and Other New Arrivals to Fill Your Workforce Gaps

Webinar to be held on Fri., May 17th from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

4 days ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations

Final Health Care Worker Bonus Claiming Period Starts April 1st

Employers must submit claims for the fifth vesting period in April.

1 month ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations

New Workforce Resource from LeadingAge National Now Available

The free resource provides LeadingAge members with alternative staff scheduling solutions to consider as they continue to navigate the workforce crisis.

2 months ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations

Health Care Worker Bonus Payments Released

Claims from the fourth vesting period were included in Medicaid checks released Jan. 31st.

2 months ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations

New Year Brings New Minimum Wage

Increases to the “regular” minimum wage as well as to the specific home care aide wage impact all regions of the state.

3 months ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations

New OSHA Rule Clarifies Employee Representation During Inspections

The "Walkaround Rule" clarifies in regulation the current practice of allowing non-employees, as well as employees and employers, to accompany OSHA officers in workplace inspections.

11 days ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations

New Federal Regulation Modifies Independent Contractor Classification Criteria

The new DOL regulation takes effect March 11, 2024. Employers should evaluate their existing classifications of independent contractors based on the new regulation. A LeadingAge National webinar on March 4th, with attorneys from Venable, LLP, will review the regulatory changes.

1 month ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations

Free OSHA Webinar on Electronic Submission of Illness/Injury Data

The U.S. Department of Labor is hosting a free webinar on submitting data to comply with new annual reporting requirements. The webinar will be held on Feb. 7th at 1 p.m.

2 months ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations

Paid COVID-19 Leave for Vaccinations Expired on Dec. 31, 2023

Supplemental paid leave for diagnosed COVID-19 infections is still in statute.

3 months ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations

New OSHA Reporting Requirement Affects Many Long Term Care Providers

A new OSHA regulation took effect on Jan. 1, 2024, requiring high-hazard employers (including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other health and residential facilities) with 100 or more employees to submit electronic illness and injury data by March 2nd of each year.

3 months ago
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