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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....

2024 Monterey/Carmel Hospitality Industry Annual Benefits & Compensation Survey has concluded

On 17 March 2024

This year, 21 hotel properties participated in the survey, representing 3,449 guest rooms and 3,495 employees. The following properties participated in this survey: Alila Ventana Big Sur Bernardus Lodge Carmel Beach...

Travel Time Pay for Hourly Employees – A Must!

On 14 March 2024

It’s the law! Hourly employees must be paid at least minimum wage for “travel time.” Labor law states that employees who travel for work purposes must be paid at least minimum wage when traveling for...

Referral Partner Highlight – Liane Haynes – Hospitality Sales Trainer Extraordinaire!

On 14 March 2024

Liane Haynes, Hospitality Sales Trainer Extraordinaire! As a Trainer and Coach, Liane Haynes-Smith has over 25 years of experience in hotel sales. She has a proven track record of leading highly successful teams that...