Supports the long-term care workforce through grants, wage protections, and training.

The Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act aims to support the long-term care workforce by awarding grants to eligible entities for workforce training, recruitment, and retention. It establishes wage theft prevention and wage recovery protections for direct care professionals, including paid sick time provisions. The Act also mandates the creation of a national technical assistance center to address workforce inequities and disparities. Additionally, it requires the development of a compensation strategy for direct care professionals and the establishment of a compensation advisory council.

Supports the long-term care workforce through grants, wage protections, and training.

The Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act aims to support the long-term care workforce by awarding grants to eligible entities for workforce training, recruitment, and retention. It establishes wage theft prevention and wage recovery protections for direct care professionals, including paid sick time provisions. The Act also mandates the creation of a national technical assistance center to address workforce inequities and disparities. Additionally, it requires the development of a compensation strategy for direct care professionals and the establishment of a compensation advisory council.