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Elder Abuse Working Groups: A Review and Comparison of 15 State Working Groups

April 07, 2016

Fifteen state elder abuse working groups included in this document were categorized as short-term or long-term and included: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Tennessee. They were compared based on their establishment, purpose, and current status.

A Guide for Consumers and their Families to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

April 07, 2016

This guide is meant to help individuals, families, and households who use home care services determine their responsibilities under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the federal minimum wage and overtime law that applies to most home care workers.

The Department of Justice Launches 10 Regional Elder Justice Task Forces

March 31, 2016

On March 30, 2016, the Department of Justice announced the launch of 10 regional Elder Justice Task Forces. These teams will bring together federal, state and local prosecutors, law enforcement, and agencies that provide services to the elderly to coordinate and enhance efforts to pursue nursing homes that provide grossly substandard care.

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