McKnight's December 13, 2023
Immigrant nurses are already a key demographic in long-term care, and are likely to become more vital in the future. But allegations of coercive labor practices by some providers and staffing agencies could put a chilling effect on their participation in the sector.
Jo-Ann Heram S. Esturas, a registered nurse and Filipino immigrant, sued her former employer Nov. 20 — claiming she had been trapped into untenable working conditions and subpar pay. The terms of her recruitment allegedly threatened having to pay $25,000 to Glen Island Center in New Rochelle, NY, if she breached her three-year contract, as well as the loss of her residency status without work.
The case is among the latest examples of immigrants being recruited...
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