Workforce News 2026Mar5

Kierstin Reed • March 5, 2026

Department of Labor Proposes New Worker Classification Rule

The Department of Education has published a rule that will impact access to federal student loans for individuals pursuing higher degrees in a number of fields relevant to the aging services sector. The comment deadline is Monday, March 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. LeadingAge will be submit comments and we encourage members to comment as well. The information in this tip sheet is intended to guide provider members who wish to comment through the process.

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