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Shawna Ruetz

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Shawna represents clients before administrative agencies and in all aspects of employment litigation in both federal and state courts. She regularly handles complex employment matters such as:

  • Allegations of discrimination and retaliation
  • Wage and hour disputes
  • Restrictive covenants and trade secrets
  • Class and collective actions
  • Disability accommodations
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Skilled Nursing

Background  

In direct response to the significant challenges experienced by long term care (LTC) facilities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its commitment to improving safety and quality of care. During the March 1, 2022 State of the Union address, President Biden reaffirmed the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to protecting residents and staff of nursing homes. The Biden-Harris Administration has since taken steps to establish new minimum staffing ratios within nursing or skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), increase scrutiny of poorly performing nursing homes, and improve quality care transparency for customers seeking a SNF.
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