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Federal judge to Centura: Stop withholding raises from union nurses in Longmont
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A federal judge earlier this month ordered Centura Health to stop its pattern of withholding increases in pay and benefits for the group of nurses who formed a labor union at its hospital in Longmont. The National Labor Relations Board accused Centura, now known as CommonSpirit, of violating federal law and interfering with workers’ right…
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Unvaccinated nurse properly denied unemployment benefits, appeals court says
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A nurse who avoided COVID-19 vaccination on religious grounds but refused to sign her employer’s exemption form was properly denied unemployment benefits after the company placed her on unpaid leave, Colorado’s second-highest court ruled on Thursday. Although the purpose of unemployment benefits is to compensate workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their…
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Federal judge advances class action lawsuit against DaVita for alleged wage violations
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A federal judge has permitted a class action lawsuit against Denver-based DaVita, Inc. to proceed, with allegations the kidney care company failed to compensate nurses and technicians for meal breaks as the law requires. Last week, U.S. District Court Judge Nina Y. Wang gave her preliminary approval to a class of DaVita workers who will…
