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NYS Salary Disclosure Law Takes Effect Sept. 17th

The law, which was enacted in 2022, requires covered employers to disclose salary ranges in job advertisements, promotions, or transfer opportunities.

August 1, 2023
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Laws and Regulations

Governor Extends Workforce Emergency to May 22nd

This may be the last extension of the workforce emergency. Providers should begin to prepare for the elimination of flexibilities that allow some out-of-state professionals and recent nursing school graduates to practice in NY and that allow non-licensed individuals to perform certain clinical tasks.

April 25, 2023
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Laws and Regulations

State Issues Updated Resources for Employers to Implement Sexual Harassment Policies

The resources are intended to assist employers to comply with state laws protecting employees from sexual harassment in the workplace. Resources include a Sexual Harassment Model Policy, model forms, FAQs, training materials, and an interactive training video.

April 25, 2023
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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers

EO is met with some concern from various providers.

April 25, 2023
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Amendments to Nurse Overtime Law Modify Penalties and Delay Effective Dates

As announced when the original bill was signed into law in December, both houses of the Legislature passed amendments to modify penalty provisions for mandatory nurse overtime and require reporting in the event that an exception is used to mandate overtime. The amendments are expected to be signed into law. New penalties will take effect June 28, 2023.

January 31, 2023

Laws and Regulations

Minimum Wage to Increase for Upstate Workers at End of Year

DOL announces planned $1 increase for workers north of Westchester County.

October 4, 2022
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Revised Regulations on Nursing Home Minimum Spending and Minimum Staffing Published

The proposed revisions include a change requested by LeadingAge NY related to the minimum penalty when mitigating factors exist.  Comments are due by September 26, 2022.

August 16, 2022

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Proposed OSHA Rule Change Could Expand Reporting Requirements for Senior Living, Skilled Nursing Providers

Submit comments by May 31st to weigh in.

April 19, 2022
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Laws and Regulations

State's Minimum Nursing Home Staffing Standards Take Effect Despite Statewide Health Care Staffing Emergency
April 5, 2022

Laws and Regulations

Build Back Better Includes Historic Workforce Allocations

Congress and White House continue to negotiate details.

November 2, 2021
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