While insurance policy language may vary somewhat, most, if not all will have provisions for the club (or an insured), as a condition precedent to the obligations of the insurer, to notify the insurer in writing of a claim made against an insured as soon
How do you find passionate, enthusiastic, servant leaders—trained and experienced in private clubs—to fill management positions at your club? This labor challenge can be even more difficult when the club is seasonal and not located in a large city. Chief Operating Officer Patrick DeLozier of
Late in the afternoon of Friday, January 27th, President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” This executive order resulted in the following: Suspension of visa issuance for citizens of Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya,
Club management selection committees have incredibly clear, deep and diverse expectations when it comes to the skills, attributes and traits expected when considering a slate of candidates. Many clubs create incredibly high standards and expect a range of candidates to exceed those expectations. Some of
Some annual club goals usually involve staffing and ensuring that the club has the right number of employees for its needs as well as retaining its good employees. Planning your club’s staffing strategy is especially important when it comes to employing foreign nationals—non-U.S. Citizens and
The Federal Court’s November 22 preliminary injunction stopped the Overtime Exemption Rule from going into effect on December 1. This rule would have increased the minimum weekly salary an employee must earn to be considered exempt from overtime to $913 from the current minimum weekly salary is
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
LAST YEAR, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) established new guidance for the classification of workers as either employees or independent contractors (ICs). The guidance now makes it more difficult to classify employees as ICs, leaving clubs with ICs more vulnerable to litigation and penalties.
MANY CLUBS WORK WITH MORE THAN ONE SOFTWARE VENDOR OR SYSTEM. The accounting team usually has a system that is tailored specifically for clubs. Marketing and communications teams often work with a vendor that specializes in website design, digital marketing and member communications. Then there