Filterthenoise
7 hours ago
These people work in one of the most fragile sector historically. If they quit for something more stable, who can blame them? But quitting at the foot of a massive merger when even they could see things getting far better in the past year, is unfortunate.
Things are likely to become more stable then ever for both worker and shareholders, alike. Truly hope for the best for both parties as the road here has been long and shitty, to put it very, very mildly.
But I 100% believe that all about to change ASAP, amazing days are ahead. Stay strong All!
moe_the_gyp01
10 hours ago
Based on the information provided in the article, there are several issues that could potentially lead to Department of Labor (DOL) action or other federal and state sanctions against Rennova Health and Big South Fork Medical Center (BSFMC). Here are the key points that raise concerns:
Missed payroll: The hospital has reportedly missed payroll twice in recent weeks. Failure to pay employees on time is a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and could result in DOL investigations and penalties.
Insurance premium deductions without coverage: Employees claim that insurance premiums for dental, vision, and life insurance have continued to be deducted from their paychecks even though the policies were canceled on April 30 due to nonpayment. This practice could be considered wage theft and may violate both federal and state labor laws.
Potential misrepresentation of insurance coverage: If the company knowingly continued to deduct premiums for canceled insurance policies without informing employees, this could be seen as fraud or misrepresentation.
Previous issues with tax withholdings: The article mentions past problems with Rennova not paying withheld taxes to the IRS for employees at another hospital. While this issue was reportedly resolved, it demonstrates a pattern of problematic financial practices.
Alleged unpaid payroll taxes: The article references allegations from 2020 that Rennova owed millions in unpaid payroll taxes related to the Oneida hospital, resulting in a lien on the BSFMC property. Failure to pay payroll taxes is a serious violation that can result in significant penalties from the IRS.
Given these issues, the company could potentially face:
DOL investigations and enforcement actions for wage and hour violations.
IRS penalties and enforcement actions for any unpaid payroll taxes.
State labor department investigations and penalties for wage theft and insurance premium issues.
Potential lawsuits from employees for unpaid wages and mishandled insurance premiums.
Investigations by state insurance regulators for issues related to insurance premium deductions without coverage.
The severity of any potential actions or sanctions would depend on the specific details of each situation, the company's response to inquiries, and the findings of any investigations. The company's history of similar issues at other facilities could potentially be considered as well, possibly leading to more severe consequences if a pattern of violations is established.
nfrequent
18 hours ago
Lagan needs to explain what happened. The FOXO deal prevents RNVA from accessing cash in usual ways for one, but no shit, not a good look. Interesting that the MetLife dispute corresponded with the audit, which I would bet turned up some overbillings that Rennova would have then claimed as a credit on that account. MetLife, being a GD insurance company, played hard ball. That's something I want to know more about.
MJAM2020
18 hours ago
Yea. I am a bit surprised with all of this. I, too, hope this is the last time dedicated employees, etc, are forced to deal with this. I don't know all of the moving parts behind the scenes, but it appeared RNVA had left these types of issues in the rear view mirror a while ago. C'mon Seamus lets get this house in order. I still have high hopes for this company and for the services it could offer to rural communities!
Imho
Mj