IN LARGER INDUSTRIES—the airline industry or automobile manufacturing for example—major players exist. Because of their size, these bigger companies have influence and the ability to drive change. The club industry, on the other hand, is highly fragmented. Made up of thousands of individual clubs, in
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
Private clubs have traditionally utilized service charges on food and beverage sales to supplement club revenue. In most cases, this revenue is used to pay higher wages to all of the employees at the club—including managers and employees not included in the definition of “tipped
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released the final version of the Overtime Exemption Rule, which will force clubs to pay overtime to any employee making less than $47,476 per year. The final rule will take effect on Dec. 1, 2016. Under the current law,
During the last few years, clubs have seen increased activity from federal agencies issuing rules and regulations protecting employee rights. The Department of Labor (DOL) announced groundbreaking proposed changes to its exempt employee tests in July 2015, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) attempted to
Last week, the Department of Labor (DOL) released the final version of its “Persuader Rule.” This rule requires both employers and attorneys (or other advisors) hired during a union organizing campaign to file new disclosure reports with DOL. It will be fully effective on April 25.
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
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
Employee financial wellness programs—like traditional wellness programs that focus on health and fitness—are being offered more and more as benefits at companies across America. Similar to physical wellness programs, financial wellness programs focus on education, counseling, incentives and competitive games—all aimed at helping workers reduce
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.