Serving as the Chair of the Education and the Workforce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions and as a member of the Physicians’ Caucus and Health Caucus, Congressman David “Phil” Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) plays an important role in shaping labor and health care
On April 16, 2013, the National Club Association joined other prominent voices in the world of golf for the 6th annual National Golf Day on Capitol Hill. These allied organizations, forming the WE ARE GOLF coalition, met with Congressional representatives from across the country to discuss
At the end of March, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued a ruling that will have an immediate impact on those clubs that utilize the H-2B Visa Program. Judge Legrome Davis ruled that the current process by which the
Changes in the regulatory landscape—especially with regard to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—have clubs wondering how to balance employee benefits with the club’s financial needs. At the same time there has been a marked increase in employment litigation, making clubs wonder if
In the wake of a hard-fought election, the country’s three governing arms prepare to tackle key issues facing the country. On November 6, conventional wisdom was that President Obama would easily win 18 states and the District of Columbia. By so doing, he would take
Question: Are we required to provide employees with time off to vote on November 6 during the workday? If so, does the time off have to be paid? Answer: Interestingly, while federal law does give eligible individuals the right to vote, it does not require you
As one of two freshmen on the Elected Leadership Committee, Congressman Timothy Scott (R-S.C) has taken a prominent role in the House of Representatives. He also serves on the influential House Rules Committee and was asked to serve as a Deputy Whip. Scott represents the
This is the sixth and final article in a special six-part series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Club Association. This article from the August 1994 issue of Club Director addresses an issue at the heart of the National Club Association—legislative activism. Today, NCA offers new, interactive
The House of Representatives To put the Republican House victory in historical context, this was the largest midterm victory by the opposition party since 1938 when Republicans won 72 seats. The 63 total seats won by the Republicans is the third largest gain by the