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With Caregiver Pay Hike, States Warned About ADA Obligations
As new rules roll out mandating better pay for in-home care workers, federal officials say states must not compromise the rights of people with disabilities in the process. Starting in January, home care workers will qualify for the first time for federal minimum wage and overtime protections. Now, the Obama administration is warning states not to forget the needs of people with disabilities — who often rely on in-home care providers — as they implement the new policy. In a “Dear Colleague” letter, U.S. Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services officials said states must be cognizant of their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act…Read More
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