An assisted living group says that two recent National Labor Relations Board rulings will lead to higher costs for seniors and fragmented services.
Provider group praises anti-union legislation
Oct 13, 2011
A leading assisted living advocacy group applauded legislation that would reverse two recent pro-union regulations issued by the National Labor Relations Board.
Federal judge invalidates NLRB ‘microwave’ elections rule
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McKnight's Staff
May 16, 2012
A federal district judge has invalidated a union elections rule this week on the grounds that the National Labor Relations Board did not have a quorum when the so-called “microwave rule” was...
Poorly timed staff raffle can invalidate nursing home union vote: NLRB
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 07, 2024
A raffle offering workers thousands of dollars in prizes will likely invalidate the results of a nursing home union election, thanks to a ruling by a panel of the National Labor Relations Board.
Provider hit with back pay and hiring demands even after judge dismisses parts of union case
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 07, 2023
A National Labor Relations Board judge has dismissed parts of an extensive case brought by a Missouri union, after leaders successfully negotiated new contracts with the owners of three involved nursing...
Shorter union election period could hurt employers, assisted living group says
Jul 08, 2011
A recent National Labor Relations Board proposal that could increase union activity has a “job-destroying agenda” said Rep. John Kline (R-MN) at a hearing of the House Committee on Education...
Supreme Court will rule on NLRB situation that has left healthcare workers and employers in doubt
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 25, 2013
The U.S. Supreme Court has announced it will hear a case on disputed National Labor Relations Board appointments that President Barack Obama made in 2012, which have created uncertainty about the legitimacy...
NLRB tells nursing home to reinstate employee who aired complaints about employer on Facebook
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Jessica R. Towhey
Oct 17, 2023
A New Jersey nursing home must reinstate an employee who was fired after she complained on social media about working conditions at the facility, per an order from a federal agency.
Proposed joint-employer standard would increase risk for skilled nursing providers
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Kimberly Marselas
Sep 07, 2022
A new draft rule issued by the National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday lays out “unforgiving” standards for joint employment that could redefine how nursing homes and others work with third-party...