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2024 Hospitality Industry ARIZONA Benefits & Compensation Survey

On 19 February 2024

We are thrilled to announce that a total of thirty-one (31) properties participated this year in the 2024 ARIZONA Annual Benefits & Compensation Survey. The survey represents 11,401 guest rooms, and 13,308...

DOL Issues New Independent Contractor Rule

On 30 January 2024

Blog by HRWatchdog On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule impacting the classification of workers as either independent contractors or employees. Effective March 11, 2024, this...

2024 Hospitality Industry Southern California Benefits & Compensation Survey

On 29 January 2024

We are excited to report that a total of 77 hotels participated in this years’ Southern California Benefits & Compensation survey, representing 29,201 guest rooms, and 32,029 employees. The results are broken down...

How to Conduct an Interview

On 16 January 2024

Even via Zoom, sound interviewing techniques can keep you out of trouble. Know what to ask, and what not to ask during the interviewing process. Being prepared and organized is extremely important when it comes to...

Referral Partner Highlight – EXPERT EFFECT

On 10 January 2024

I have had the honor of knowing Mr. Clark Souers for over two decades! Moreover, ECG has partnered with Clark since its inception in 2003. We are thrilled that his company “EXPERT EFFECT” is highlighted on our...

Strengthen Your Employee Relations with Valentine Candy Grams

On 5 January 2024

Have your HR department sell candygrams this Valentine’s Day! Employees can buy candygrams for co-workers, and HR will deliver them on February 14th. This is an excellent way to let employees share their appreciation...

Why Conduct Exit Interviews?

On 5 January 2024

When a company terminates an employee, they typically know the reason why the termination. Be it poor work performance, theft or lack of quality work, the reason why you terminate your employee is clear. However, when...

Updated Wage Theft Notice Released

On 5 January 2024

Blog by Matthew J. Roberts, Esq. – HRWatchdog Federal and California law requires new employees to receive several pamphlets and notices about laws and programs like workers’ compensation, workplace sexual...

Goodbye 2023! by CalChamber

On 29 December 2023

Blog by HRWatchdog Goodbye 2023! For the first time in a long while, COVID-19 didn’t dominate headlines — in fact, two COVID-19 laws that have been in effect since 2020 will sunset at the end of 2023! From figuring...

California Paid Sick Leave – 2024

On 14 December 2023

As we rapidly approach January 1 — the date most new employment laws that Governor Newsom signed this year become effective — the one that looms largest for all California employers is the expansion of...