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Hospitality Industry – “New Hidden Fees” Law in California ! Effective July 1st, 2024

On 16 May 2024

Effective July 1, 2024, California law will prohibit a method of pricing referred to as “drip pricing”— advertising a price that is less than the price that a consumer actually pays for the good or service. SB 478...

Referral Partner Highlight – Azi Amirteymoori, Esq. – Human Resources Consultant

On 6 May 2024

We are excited this month to highlight Ms. Azi Amirteymoori, Esq. As an expert HR professional and an attorney, Azi has the knowledge and expertise to assist any company with their HR needs, investigations, employee...

On 3 May 2024

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Washington DC Annual Benefits & Compensation Survey – Hospitality Industry

On 28 April 2024

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 & incentives”...

Beware – Lateral Job Transfers may be Discriminatory

On 25 April 2024

By James W. Ward – CalChamber The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a decision holding that a lateral job transfer can be discriminatory under Title VII when the transfer brought some harm to the employee,...

Strengthen Employee Relations with Roses on Mothers’ Day

On 16 April 2024

Show you care – your employees are your greatest asset! Your business is as good as the people who work for it. Your employees are hard working individuals who deserve to be treated and pampered every now and...

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

On 15 April 2024

Blog By: James W. Ward, Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will publish its final rule implementing the federal...

2024 Nashville TN Benefits & Compensation Survey Update

On 8 April 2024

The 2024 Nashville hospitality industry benefits & compensation survey is now closed. This year, a total of 15 hotels participated in this survey, representing 5,100 guest rooms and 2,895 employees. The survey...

Referral Partner Highlight – Nancy Yaffe, Esq. Fox Rothschild, LLP

On 5 April 2024

I’ve had the honor of knowing and working with Nancy Yaffe since the mid-90’s; first as our attorney for Hyatt hotels and for the Millennium Biltmore LA, then subsequently utilized Nancy’s services for my...

Alcohol/Drug Rehabilitation Leave: State/Federal Laws Provide Protections

On 2 April 2024

Blog by: Lisa Guzman, Employment Law Expert, CalChamber An employee who seeks time off to enter an alcohol or drug rehabilitation program may be eligible for leave protections under several state and federal laws....