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

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 4^th, with attorneys from Venable, LLP, will review the regulatory changes.

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

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. 7^th at 1 p.m.

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

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

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

Legislation enacted as part of the SFY 2023-24 budget imposed registration, reporting, and minimum standards requirements on temporary health care staffing agencies, including a prohibition on employment fees or liquidated damages when a temporary worker is converted to a permanent hire.