Safety Matters: Protecting Home Care Workers from Violence

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Although not a new problem, violence against home care workers has seen an increase in recent years. Join us for an informative panel discussion on the crucial topic of safeguarding home care workers from violence within the homes they serve. This timely webinar brings together three expert speakers who will share their knowledge, experiences, and […]

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Labor Ruling Could Have Big Impact on Care at Home

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) made a significant announcement on October 27, 2023, by unveiling its final rule for determining joint-employer status, set to come into effect on December 26, 2023. This ruling marks a departure from the NLRB’s 2020 stance and returns to a more traditional approach reminiscent of the Browning-Ferris decision from 2015. The heart […]

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House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on LTSS Workforce

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On Wednesday, October 25th, in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee in the House of Representatives held a hearing titled, “Supporting Access to Long-Term Services and Supports: An Examination of the Impacts of Proposed Regulations on Workforce and Access to Care.” The hearing specifically looked at two recent regulations from the […]

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House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on LTSS Workforce

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On Wednesday, October 25th, in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee in the House of Representatives held a hearing titled, “Supporting Access to Long-Term Services and Supports: An Examination of the Impacts of Proposed Regulations on Workforce and Access to Care.” The hearing specifically looked at two […]

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Labor Ruling Could Have Big Impact on Care at Home

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) made a significant announcement on October 27, 2023, by unveiling its final rule for determining joint-employer status, set to come into effect on December 26, 2023. This ruling marks a departure from the NLRB’s 2020 stance and returns to a more traditional approach reminiscent of the Browning-Ferris decision from […]

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Comments on Dept. of Labor Proposed Salary Rule Due November 7

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On September 8, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released proposed updates and revisions to regulations governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act, which pertain to exemptions from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements for executive, professional, and outside sales employees. These revisions notably involve raising the standard salary level for full-time employees from […]

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Webinar: One Voice Many Stories: Unveiling the Heart of Home Care Highlights

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Embark on an inspiring journey into the heart of the home care world, where the threads of connection are woven between two strangers—one in need of care and the other a caregiver.  Join us for an uplifting preview of the groundbreaking new study, “One Voice Many Stories,” as we delve into the profound experiences of […]

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New Report: Voices of Home Care Reveal Better Understanding of Workforce Challenges for Policymakers

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MissionCare Collective (MCC), in partnership with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), proudly unveils a pivotal report, “One Voice. Many Stories.” This report alongside a new home care workforce video channel, spotlighting twenty-two raw and genuine conversations with home care workers, casts a light on the invaluable contributions, challenges, and insights of […]

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