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New law gives ‘critical’ protections to health care workers
Clip: 8/23/2022 | 4m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
But business representative says it’s a complete government overstep
Last week, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a measure into law requiring companies to maintain employees' salaries and benefits for four months after nursing homes or other health care facilities change ownership. The legislation, which goes into effect in November, allows for layoffs within that period but only after workers with the least seniority are let go first.
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New law gives ‘critical’ protections to health care workers
Clip: 8/23/2022 | 4m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
Last week, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a measure into law requiring companies to maintain employees' salaries and benefits for four months after nursing homes or other health care facilities change ownership. The legislation, which goes into effect in November, allows for layoffs within that period but only after workers with the least seniority are let go first.
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