The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is increasing its focus on good corporate governance for tax-exempt organizations, including tax-exempt social clubs. As of 2008, Part VI of Form 990 requests information regarding an organization’s governing body and management (Section A), policies (Section B) and disclosure (Section
In a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), employers who misclassify independent contractors (ICs) may not only be violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), but may also be violating the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). In that case, the NLRB ruled
Golf legend Arnold Palmer passed away Sunday at the age of 87. Palmer was an iconic golfer and a tremendous ambassador of the game, bringing golf to new heights. NCA extends our condolences to Palmer’s family as well as the golf and club community that
Two lawsuits have been filed against the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Overtime Exemption Rule, alleging that the rule is unconstitutional. The first lawsuit has been filed by 21 states, claiming that their state budgets and school boards cannot absorb the new rule’s higher minimum weekly
There’s a well-known story about Mark Twain who, upon hearing from a British newspaper that he was on his deathbed, responded, “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” I’ve thought often of this story in recent months, as a spate of articles has been
Sen. Jeff Flake (R–Ariz.) has proposed a bill that could revolutionize the way clubs fill their employment needs. The legislation, the Willing Workers and Willing Employers Act, is a 10-year pilot program that would create a new guest worker visa for lower skilled jobs. What
Editor’s Note: This article is a shortened version of a feature in the winter edition of Club Director. For the full version, please click here. The legislative, regulatory and judicial environment for clubs has never posed more challenges to clubs. From the proposed Overtime Rule to the
In honor of Groundhog Day, NCA is offering another reason why protecting your club’s private status is critical to our industry. The White House recently announced that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is devising a rule with the Department of Labor requiring businesses with
Golf Course Industry magazine recently released its “2016 State of the Industry Report,” which includes golf superintendent surveys results that point to major trends in the game and its operations. Below are financial and labor findings from the report. Financial Golf facility profits regressed slightly in
All American demographics would pay a significant amount of money to get meal of their lives, according to a recent Michelin-sponsored survey by Harris Poll. On average respondents said they would pay $203 for the best meal they’ve ever had. Millennials are willing to pay more for this