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How does Travel Nurse Pay Compare to Permanent Staff Nurses?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our country’s nurses were pushed to the brink. They risked their lives, faced burnout, and were overworked caring for patients as each new wave of the pandemic hit. According to a study released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, roughly 100,000 nurses left the workforce during the pandemic. …
Do Techno Posers Have the Skills to Pay the Bills?
Sometimes things must get worse before they get better. To completely remodel a kitchen, for instance, you must first demo and gut the old one. These initial steps backward can be demoralizing. But there’s no way around it. And with perseverance and an ample budget, the ultimate result is usually a big improvement. Similarly, remodeling …
I’ll pay Twitter $8/month to put my money where my mouth is • The Register
Opinion I’ve decided to sign up for Twitter’s subscription-based service for a simple reason: to put my money where my mouth is. I’m a verified user, but care not for the blue tick as a status symbol. I applied for it as a sign of authenticity because plenty of websites cut and paste copy from …
Federal court requires Pennsylvania home healthcare agency to pay $293K in back wages, damages to 75 workers denied overtime
U.S. Labor Department investigation, litigation secured consent judgment SINKING SPRING, PA – The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment requiring a Sinking Spring home healthcare agency and its operator– which intentionally misclassified workers as independent contractors and misapplied an overtime rule to avoid paying full wages – to pay 75 caregiver employees …
Steward Health Care System agrees to pay $4.7M in settlement over false claims in connection with Good Samaritan Medical Center
Despite public denial of wrongdoing, Steward Health Care System LLC (SHCS) has agreed to pay approximately $4.735 million to resolve allegations that its relationships with several physicians and physician practice groups violated federal law, including the False Claims Act, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. In the signed settlement agreement, SHCS “admits, acknowledges, and accepts responsibility” …
SOVAH Health to pay millions to settle Controlled Substances Act violations claims
ABINGDON, Va. (WDBJ) – A hospital system in the southside of Virginia has agreed to pay the United States $4.36 million to settle claims of Controlled Substances Act violations. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia, SOVAH Health has also agreed to be subjected to a period of four …
County land use and environment budget would pay to fix roads, fight climate change
SAN DIEGO — San Diego County is considering investments to improve street safety, address climate change, reduce stormwater pollution and protect natural lands and species, through a $618.7 million budget for its Land Use and Environment Department. The department presented its spending plan to the board Friday, as part of a series of hearings on the …
County land use and environment budget would pay to fix roads, fight climate change
SAN DIEGO — San Diego County is considering investments to improve street safety, address climate change, reduce stormwater pollution and protect natural lands and species, through a $618.7 million budget for its Land Use and Environment Department. The department presented its spending plan to the board Friday, as part of a series of hearings on the …
Glasser Images ordered to pay nearly $1 million in damages in lawsuit
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – A federal judge has ordered Glasser Images to pay nearly $1 million for damages stemming from the abrupt closure of the Bismarck-based photography business last October. After 16 years in business, Glasser Images shuttered its doors, effectively laying off 150 employees and subcontractors and leaving customers in the lurch. Many people …
Carson Wentz trade grades: Commanders pay puzzling price for Colts’ starting QB
The Commanders may not have won the Russell Wilson sweepstakes, but they have added a veteran quarterback to their team via trade. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday that Washington had agreed to acquire Carson Wentz from the Colts. Wentz will head to the Commanders in exchange for a couple of mid-round picks and a pick …
