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The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) decision to allow employers more leeway in restricting the use of their email and other communications systems for union organizing is just the latest decision reversing standards set by the Obama-era Board. On Dec. 17, the Board released a decision in the Caesars Entertainment Corporation d/b/a Rio All-Suites Hotel and […]
Home care positions were among the top five best jobs without a college degree, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Home health aide topped the list based on a mix of factors including salary, job market, future growth, stress level and work life balance. The position currently has a median salary […]
When it comes to workplace injuries, many states provide specific guidance for reporting injuries by both employees and employers. As an employer, you must remember that to properly manage a workers’ compensation claim, you should report the injury as soon as your employee notifies you that it occurred and immediately start your investigation, especially if […]
Don’t fall victim to classic Facebook pitfalls when putting the social media platform to use for your business. Common missteps include posting material that does not link back to the agency website and not using Facebook to drive people to get to know the business better, says Amy Selle, co-managing director of Corecubed, Aging Care […]
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new final rule covering how benefits affect employees’ regular rate of pay provides clarity for employers that offer the innovative benefits packages that have become popular in recent years. The new final rule, announced December 12, clarifies which perks must be included and which ones can be excluded when […]
Set goals and objectives for the use of Facebook and create strong content to reap the benefits of increasing referrals, networking opportunities and becoming an influencer in the community. “I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to have a presence on Facebook,” says Jason Lewallen, vice president of marketing for Home Care Sales in […]
A new proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) intends to clarify that employers who pay nonexempt workers bonuses or other incentive-based pay in addition to a fixed salary can use the fluctuating workweek (FWW) method of paying overtime as a way to keep costs down as long as other requirements for using […]
While it’s important to have an Instagram business account, that alone will not win an instant client. Reach out through multiple platforms to secure a strong online presence, recommends Valerie VanBooven, co-owner and founder of St. Louis, Mo.-based LTC Expert Publications, which provides online marketing strategies for providers in home care and assisted living. The […]
Home care agencies should employ an Instagram business account to improve marketing opportunities. Doing this can increase online exposure and possible referrals. Use of the social media platform is on the rise in the home care industry. About 23% of private duty home care providers had an Instagram business account in 2018, compared to just […]
Flu season began in October and already 30 states are seeing flu activity, marking the earliest start in a decade, according to an ABC News report. Based on the flu season in Australia, some experts are expecting an active flu season that could be on the severe side, according to a Harford Health Blog post. […]