Your Help Needed: National Dementia Workforce Study Surveys Underway

The National Dementia Workforce Study, sponsored by the NIH National Institute on Aging, is conducting surveys of the dementia care workforce to understand the challenges you and your staff face. We hope your organization will participate if invited. Your voices can make a big impact on how we understand the dementia care workforce. NDWS is […]

Texas Judge Overturns DOL’s Overtime Rule, Halting Wage Threshold Increases

As Alliance Daily reported late on Friday, November 15, a federal judge in Texas vacated and set aside the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Final Rule on overtime exemptions, nullifying both current and future salary threshold increases under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The rule, officially titled “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, […]

Judge Overturns DoL OT Rule

Today, Friday, November 15, 2024, U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan for the Eastern District of Texas issued a ruling overturning the Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule. The DOL rule was previously under injunction only in Texas and began to be enforced in July, was rescinded in its entirety nationwide and no longer applies anywhere in […]

Caring for those Who Care: Compliance tips for Home Health

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division is hosting a free virtual roundtable conversation to offer tips on how to comply with federal laws. During the roundtable, federal agency representatives will discuss common violations, compliance tips, and resources available for workers and employers. Roundtable participants include: Participation is free, but capacity is limited.

Did You Meet the Deadline to Comply with Non-Discrimination Notice?

On May 5, 2024, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued in the Federal Register a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability in certain health programs and activities (see previous NAHC Report). In addition […]

Four solutions for home care’s biggest workforce problems, per industry expert

Your Help Needed: National Dementia Workforce Study Surveys Underway

The National Dementia Workforce Study, sponsored by the NIH National Institute on Aging, is conducting surveys of the dementia care workforce to understand the challenges you and your staff face. We hope your organization will participate if invited. Your voices can make a big impact on how we understand the dementia care workforce. NDWS is […]

Connecticut Takes Action to Protect Workers Who Provide Services in Patients’ Homes

A year after registered nurse Joyce Grayson was killed while visiting a patient at a halfway house for convicted sex offenders, the Connecticut legislature has taken action to help ensure the safety of workers who provide services in patients’ homes. Public Act 24-19, Substitute Senate Bill No. 1, became effective on October 1, 2024, and provides […]

New Workforce Legislation Introduced in Congress

In a step towards addressing the growing workforce shortage in home care, new legislation has been introduced in Congress aimed at alleviating shortages that have left many vulnerable populations without care. This issue has become increasingly critical as the demand for home care services grows with an aging population and the desire for seniors to […]

Compliance with Non-Discrimination Notice Approaching

On May 5, 2024, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued in the Federal Register a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability in certain health programs and activities (see previous NAHC Report). In addition […]

OSHA Proposed Rule: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings

On August 30, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a proposed rule seeking to mitigate the risks of heat exposure in workplaces by requiring employers to implement specific preventive measures, “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Settings”. While the Alliance applauds OSHA in its efforts to protect workers from […]

OSHA Proposed Rule: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings

On August 30, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a proposed rule seeking to mitigate the risks of heat exposure in workplaces by requiring employers to implement specific preventive measures, “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Settings”. While the Alliance applauds OSHA in its efforts to protect workers from […]