The legislative, regulatory and judicial environment for clubs has never posed more challenges to clubs. From the proposed Overtime Rule to the longstanding Affordable Care Act (ACA), among other legal issues, clubs should be mindful of the direct impact these matters have on their operations.
Last month, President Obama signed the omnibus spending bill, granting clubs several key victories on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the H-2B Visa Program. These changes reverse or delay mandates that have a negative impact on clubs. Changes to the ACA: Two-year suspension of
A private club in South Florida is the subject of a new lawsuit by a former employee who claims that the club did not pay him the overtime wages he was rightfully owed. The plaintiff worked as a sous chef at the club from October
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is here to stay and clubs must comply with it. Signed into law in March 2010, the ACA has survived numerous challenges and repeal votes, and after June’s King v. Burwell Supreme Court decision, it’s unlikely that any major changes
How many golf professionals, tennis pros or fitness instructors do you have on staff? Does your club require the use of caddies? Most importantly, are these workers classified as employees or independent contractors (ICs)? With the Department of Labor’s (DOL) newly released guidance on classifying
We hear a good deal these days about the success of club-within-a-club programs at private clubs. The wine program at the Country Club of St. Albans, located just outside St. Louis, is an excellent example of how these small groups of like-minded members who share
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued a ruling that dramatically expands the definition of “joint employer.” The NLRB ruling determined that employers—including clubs—that hire independent contractors (ICs), may be considered a “joint employer” with the ICs’ contracting firm. Thus clubs could be liable
Editor’s Note: These updated forms and instructions should be passed to your club’s accountant to ensure full compliance with the Affordable Care Act. On August 7 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued new drafts of forms and instructions for 2015 Forms 1094-B and 1095-B, and
On July 15, DOL issued its new interpretation for employee/independent contractor (IC) classification and it could have a significant impact on clubs that utilize caddies or any “independent contractors.” Under this new guidance, DOL requires club leaders to consider a multi-factor “economic realities” test to
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