New Proposed Independent Contractor Classification Rule for U.S. Clubs
Written by: Brad Steele, J.D. As expected, the Biden Administration finally issued its long-awaited Independent Contractor (IC) Classification Rule. As expected, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule brings back the six-factor “economic realities test” established under the Obama…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules on OSHA’s New Vaccination/Testing Rule
Written by: Brad Steele, J.D. This week, the Supreme Court reinstated the stay on the new OSHA Vaccination/Testing Rule. As such, clubs no longer have to enforce the requirements that went into effect January 10 (like establishing your club’s vaccination…
U.S. Department of Labor Releases Model COBRA Premium Subsidy Notices
Written by: Brad Steele, J.D. Under the U.S. American Rescue Plan (ARP), clubs must now pay COBRA premiums for employees involuntarily terminated or who lost health insurance due to a reduction in hours. The good news is clubs are entitled…
The U.S. American Rescue Plan and Its Impact on Clubs
Written by: Brad Steele, J.D. With the passage of the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Congress has changed some programs that have been extremely important to clubs. The good news is these changes will provide additional support for club leaders. The…
Will Guests Say “I Do” Again? Survey of Tech’s Impact on Guest Satisfaction
By: Agnes DeFranco, Ed.D., CHAE, CHE, CHIA, CAHTA and Minwoo Lee, Ph.D., MBA, CHE, CHIA This is a recap of a recent survey that examines the use of technology by hotel guests and how it impacts their overall stay satisfaction…
Watch Your Step: Ethical Pitfalls for Today’s Clubs to Avoid
Written by: Daniel Conti Jr., CHAE, CAM The Covid-19 pandemic has placed a lot of financial pressure on clubs around the country. Many have experienced a shortfall in expected revenues. Club leadership has had to make difficult decisions on how…
Club Tax Expert Explains New IRS Guidance on Employee Social Security Payroll Tax Holiday
Written by: Brad Steele, J.D. Attention, clubs: on August 8, the United States President issued an executive order deferring a portion of your employees’ payroll taxes. This payroll tax holiday runs from September 1 to December 31, and only employees…
AHLA National Day of Action to Save Hotel Jobs
An important word about the HotelsAct, an initiative from an HFTP Allied Partner (republished from Hotel Online) Written by: Danny Hudson It comes as no surprise that the hotel industry is hurting. The drop in travel and occupancy was quickly reflected…
Retirement Planning During Covid-19: What Has Changed with the U.S. CARES Act
The economic decline and market volatility resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic has created anxiety around retirement planning and financial security in the United States. In response, the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (more popularly known as “the…
The Impact of Covid-19 on the Insurance Industry: Are You Covered?
This week, the general industry HFTP Hangout took a close look at the state of the U.S. insurance industry and how coverage operates in a pandemic. With nearly all hospitality businesses going on lock-down for several weeks or months and…