Attorney: New independent contractor rule could yield home care violation uptick
By
Adam Healy
Jan 12, 2024
The Labor Department’s newly announced standard for classifying workers will make it harder for home care and hospice agencies to make use of independent contractors, and likely increase instances of...
Two Northeast home care agencies to pay millions due to labor missteps
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 11, 2023
Two home care firms must pay millions in back wages and liquidated damages in connection with Fair Labor Standards Act violations
Home care agencies received a gift this month after a federal judge in Texas reinstated the Trump era Independent Contractor Rule. This rule makes it easier for companies to categorize employees as independent...
A new sheriff in town, to home care’s dismay
By
Liza Berger
Sep 24, 2021
In terms of pay and employment issues, the current president has not exactly been a friend of the program.
DOL targets home care for wage, employment rule violations: attorney
By
Liza Berger
Sep 23, 2021
When it comes to labor and wage matters, home care agencies are in for a bumpy ride. The Department of Labor under President Biden is cracking down on home care and home health agencies that violate the...
Home health employers may not need to compensate workers for travel time, extended shifts in some cases:...
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 08, 2021
Home care workers may not need to be compensated for some travel time or time they spend in clients’ homes under certain conditions, according to opinion letters issued Dec. 31 by the Department of Labor.
DOL clarifies independent contractor status
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 07, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a final rule meant to clarify the standard for employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act.