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Health Care Workers U.S. Department of Labor

(2 days ago) WebHealth Care Workers. Hours Worked: Includes pre/post shift duties, travel time during scheduled work hours from site to site, and work related to meetings and training. Bona fide meal and sleep time may be excluded from hours worked if certain conditions are met. …

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/workers/health-care

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Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety

(5 days ago) WebIt is the policy of my Administration to protect the health and safety of workers from COVID-19. The Federal Government must take swift action to reduce the …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/21/executive-order-protecting-worker-health-and-safety/

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House Passes Bill to Protect Healthcare and Social …

(9 days ago) WebApr 16, 2021. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed HR 1195, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, by a margin of 254-166. The bill aims to curb the rising …

https://www.assp.org/news-and-articles/house-passes-bill-to-protect-healthcare-and-social-service-workers-from-violence

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Fact Sheet: Health Care Workplace Violence and Intimidation, and …

(8 days ago) WebDespite the incidence of workplace violence and its harmful effects on our health care system, no federal law protects health care employees from workplace …

https://www.aha.org/fact-sheets/2022-06-07-fact-sheet-workplace-violence-and-intimidation-and-need-federal-legislative

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Federal COVID Workplace Safety Rules Are Here. But …

(2 days ago) WebFederal COVID Workplace Safety Rules Are Here. But Only For Health Care Workers. June 10, 20212:46 PM ET. Andrea Hsu. Enlarge this image. A new federal rule requires hospitals and other high-risk

https://www.npr.org/2021/06/10/1005036698/federal-covid-workplace-safety-rules-finally-here-but-only-for-health-care-worke

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H.R.1195 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and …

(5 days ago) Web(a) Interim final standard.— (1) I N GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall issue an interim final …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1195/text

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Protecting Health Care Workers Who Care for and Protect All of Us

(6 days ago) WebThe effects of violence against health care workers extend far beyond their physical injuries. Workplace violence can disrupt and delay care in hospitals, demoralize …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2023-09-15-protecting-health-care-workers-who-care-and-protect-all-us

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Fact Sheet: Workplace Violence and Intimidation, and the …

(Just Now) Websome situations, patients, visitors and family members have attacked health care staff and jeopardized our workforce’s ability to provide care. Hospitals, health systems and their …

https://www.aha.org/system/files/media/file/2022/06/fact-sheet-workplace-violence-and-intimidation-and-the-need-for-a-federal-legislative-response.pdf

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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Historic Action to Increase …

(5 days ago) WebThe Biden-Harris Administration is committed to bolstering the health care workforce and ensuring the contributions of workers across the long-term care sector …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/22/biden-harris-administration-takes-historic-action-increase-access-quality-care-support-families-care-workers.html

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Health Care Workers and the Americans with Disabilities Act

(5 days ago) WebMany workers in the health care industry are referred to as independent contractors, e.g., because they are placed through temporary or staffing agencies. …

https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/health-care-workers-and-americans-disabilities-act

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New OSHA and CMS rules outline vaccination requirements for …

(8 days ago) WebFirst, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requiring employers with 100 or more employees to ensure that each of their workers is fully …

https://www.aafp.org/pubs/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/health_care_staff_vaccination.html

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Explaining the New COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Health …

(6 days ago) WebTable 1: State Lawsuits Challenging CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Medicare and Medicaid Provider Staff, as of 12/12/21. MO v. Biden. On 11/29/21, the …

https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/explaining-the-new-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-for-health-care-provider-staff/

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Biden-Harris Administration Issues Emergency Regulation …

(2 days ago) WebWhen health care staff cannot work because of illness or exposure to COVID-19, the strain on the health care system becomes more severe and further limits patient …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-issues-emergency-regulation-requiring-covid-19-vaccination-health-care

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Violence Against Health Care Workers: Legislative Responses

(8 days ago) WebThe federal response to address workplace violence in health care settings is H.R.1309 – Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers …

https://blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2020/10/05/violence-against-health-care-workers/

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Clinical Safety: Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers

(2 days ago) WebHand hygiene protects both healthcare personnel and patients. Hand hygiene means cleaning your hands with: Handwashing with water and soap (e.g., plain …

https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/hcp/clinical-safety/index.html

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Conscience and Religious Nondiscrimination HHS.gov

(4 days ago) WebFor assistance, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at (800) 368-1019 or (800) 537-7697 (TDD), or by emailing [email protected]. OCR enforces laws and …

https://www.hhs.gov/conscience/conscience-protections/index.html

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H.R.1309 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and …

(Just Now) WebShown Here: Passed House (11/21/2019) Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. This bill requires the Department of …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1309

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CDC - Vaccination Laws - Publications by Topic - Public Health Law

(4 days ago) WebThe Public Health Law Program has conducted an assessment of state statutes, regulations, and state health department policies (collectively referred to as “laws”) …

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/vaccinationlaws.html

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Sweeping VA bill seeks more pay flexibility for health care workers

(Just Now) WebThe VA saw record hiring last year, and now has its largest health care workforce. However, the VA is limiting health care hiring this year to a few targeted …

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/veterans-affairs/2024/05/sweeping-va-bill-seeks-more-pay-flexibility-for-health-care-workers-stricter-ehr-requirements/

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FACT SHEET: President Biden Takes Action to Protect American …

(Just Now) WebThe federal government and the private sector have made substantial investments to build domestic manufacturing for these and other medical products to …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/14/fact-sheet-president-biden-takes-action-to-protect-american-workers-and-businesses-from-chinas-unfair-trade-practices/

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New CA law raises minimum wage for health care workers

(8 days ago) WebCommunity clinics would start the pay increase at $21 per hour in 2024, rising to $22 in 2026 and $25 in 2027. Other health care employers would increase their …

https://calmatters.org/health/2023/10/california-minimum-wage-health-care-law/

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State Immunization Laws for Healthcare Workers and Patients

(4 days ago) WebNational Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Immunization Services Division. 1600 Clifton Road, NE; MS #A-19. Atlanta, GA 30333. E-mail: [email protected]. …

https://www2.cdc.gov/vaccines/statevaccsApp/

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New $25 California health care minimum wage could be delayed

(2 days ago) WebGov. Gavin Newsom is cutting it close. He signed a law last fall that phases in a $25 minimum wage for California’s lowest-paid health care workers beginning June 1. …

https://calmatters.org/health/2024/05/minimum-wage-health-care-deadline/

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Legal battle over health costs could change workplace benefits

(Just Now) WebAn emerging legal battle over workplace health insurance could empower employees to fight back against high costs and put new pressure on their employers.. …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/13/health-care-costs-employers-insurance

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AHA-supported bill to protect health care workers introduced in …

(9 days ago) WebSep 12, 2023 - 03:31 PM. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Sept. 12 introduced the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act, AHA-supported …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2023-09-12-aha-supported-bill-protect-health-care-workers-introduced-senate

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California promised a higher minimum wage for health care …

(5 days ago) WebGov. Gavin Newsom is cutting it close. He signed a law last fall that phases in a $25 minimum wage for California’s lowest-paid health care workers beginning June …

https://www.ijpr.org/labor-employment/2024-05-18/california-promised-a-higher-minimum-wage-for-health-care-workers-will-newsom-delay-it

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Health Care Worker Wages - LAist

(4 days ago) WebTopline: Gov. Gavin Newsom is cutting it close. He signed a law last fall that phases in a $25 minimum wage for California’s lowest-paid health care workers. Just …

https://laist.com/brief/news/politics/california-promised-a-higher-minimum-wage-for-health-care-workers-will-newsom-delay-it

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Healthcare workers cry out for enforcement of staffing law

(1 days ago) WebA number of healthcare workers are feeling frustrated with the Department of Health. That's because they said the state is not enforcing a staffing ratio law that would …

https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/50799409/healthcare-workers-cry-out-for-enforcement-of-staffing-law

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FACT SHEET: President Biden Takes Action to Protect American …

(8 days ago) WebPresident Biden’s economic plan is supporting investments and creating good jobs in key sectors that are vital for America’s economic future and national security. …

https://www.commerce.gov/news/fact-sheets/2024/05/fact-sheet-president-biden-takes-action-protect-american-workers-and

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Worker Harassment Cases Get ‘Tricky’ With Mentally Ill Patients

(Just Now) WebThe EEOC’s recent federal appeals court loss in a case where assisted living residents harassed workers left unresolved the extent to which employers face liability …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/worker-harassment-cases-get-tricky-with-mentally-ill-patients

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California's labor laws aren't enough to protect workers, report …

(9 days ago) WebCalifornia’s strong labor laws aren’t enough to protect workers, report says. A study by researchers at Harvard and UC San Francisco found that 91% of California …

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-05-15/californias-strong-labor-laws-dont-do-enough-to-protect-workers-new-report-says

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Psychedelic therapy and workers' rights bills fail to advance in

(5 days ago) WebThe bill would have eliminated that $24.15 charge starting in 2028, replacing it with a charge not to exceed $10 for most people. WORKERS’ RIGHTS TO DISCONNECT. Lawmakers …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/psychedelic-therapy-and-workers-rights-bills-fail-to-advance-in-californias-tough-budget-year/ar-BB1mwUaO

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Governor Newsom Unveils Revised State Budget, Prioritizing …

(7 days ago) WebState of California. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today released a May Revision proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year that ensures the budget is …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/10/revised-state-budget-may-2024-25/

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Biden signs bipartisan FAA bill into law CNN Politics

(7 days ago) WebPresident Joe Biden on Thursday signed a bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, enacting a law that aims to improve aviation safety …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/16/politics/joe-biden-signs-bipartisan-faa-reauthorization/index.html

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$20/hour minimum wage approved by Council - King County

(8 days ago) WebThe proposal will set the minimum wage to $20.29 per hour across unincorporated King County, though the ordinance won’t take effect until Jan. 1, 2025, making the new wage …

https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/council/governance-leadership/county-council/newsroom/2024/5-14-council-min-wage-approved-release

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Fact Sheet: Workplace Violence and Intimidation, and the Need for …

(7 days ago) WebThe Issue. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health care field has experienced an increase in workplace violence. The pandemic has placed …

https://www.aha.org/fact-sheets/2023-04-19-fact-sheet-workplace-violence-and-intimidation-and-need-federal-legislative-response

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