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Is it Illegal to Fire Someone Over the Phone?

On 10 July 2023

Terminating an employee is never a fun thing to do. It places an end to the employee/employer relationship and it’s the worst thing that can happen to any employee – being terminated involuntarily. But is it...

Washington DC, Hospitality Industry Annual Benefits & Compensation Survey

On 10 July 2023

We have just concluded the Washington D.C. annual benefits & compensation survey for the hospitality industry. The results included all hourly and exempt positions, as well as a “benefits &...

Hospitality Staffing Problems? Referral Partner Highlight – Vatel International

On 10 July 2023

Staffing problems? Interested in hiring talented international students on internship basis? Seek no further. Vatel International is here to help! We are pleased to highlight this month Vatel USA, our Referral...

J-1 Hospitality Interns – Important Informational Webinar Coming Soon!

On 13 June 2023

Attention all Hospitality HR Professionals Your J-1 Interns have an option to stay for up to 2 years! Vatel International is thrilled to share some exciting news regarding a new process in the regulations related to...

California Fair Act Pay – HR Watchdog

On 12 June 2023

By HR Watchdog – Cal Chamber Commonly referred to as the Equal Pay Act, the California Fair Pay Act prohibits paying employees less than others of the opposite sex or another race, ethnicity or other protected...

The Importance of Timesheets

On 8 June 2023

Time is money and timesheets are an essential procedure to appropriately calculate the number of hours your employees have worked. Many smaller companies will forgo implementing a timesheet procedure and conduct their...

Value and Risks of Company Picnics

On 8 June 2023

Now that Covid-19 is mostly behind us, now is the time to re-engage with your employees! Get to know your employees and their families through teambuilding events. It’s important to create a working environment that...

Nashville TN – Annual Benefits & Compensation Survey

On 5 June 2023

We are thrilled to announce that we have just concluded the Nashville TN annual benefits & compensation survey for the hospitality industry. This year, a total of 19 hotels participated in this survey,...

Referral Partner Highlight – Martin Nicholson, Hospitality Professional

On 5 June 2023

It is an honor and a privilege to highlight one of our Referral Platform Partners, Mr. Martin Nicholson. Proven hospitality industry leader with a comprehensive and diversified management track record in national and...

California Minimum Wage Increasing July 1, 2023

On 1 June 2023

By HR California While many California cities and counties increase their local minimum wage rates at the start of each year, several localities implement their local minimum wage rate increases on July 1. If California...