Poll Question:
Hoteliers:
Did you have union-organizing activity occur at your property during 2008?
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January 2009 • Vol IV, Issue 1
2009 Hospitality Law Conference
Focusing on legal, safety and security solutions
February 9-11, 2009
Houston, Texas
Register Before January 16 to Take Advantage of Early Registration Rates
Featured Presentations include:
- Internet Marketing with User-Generated Content, presented by Patti Foster, Frost Brown Todd
- New Rules for a New Reality: Emerging Issues in Labor Law, presented by Jay Krupin, Epstein Becker
- Recent Developments under the Americans With Disabilities Act, presented by David Comeaux, Ogletree Deakins
Register now! For the complete conference agenda and hotel information, download the Conference Brochure here.
The recipient of the Anthony G. Marshall Hospitality Law Award has been selected and will be announced at the 2009 Hospitality Law Conference. At the 2008 conference, Irvin Sandman received the Award, which recognizes an individual who has made pioneering and lasting contributions to the field of hospitality law.
Don't miss the Cocktail Reception on Monday evening, sponsored by Buist Moore Smthye McGee, P.A.; Cowles & Thompson, P.C., Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP; Graham & Dunn; Greenberg Traurig; Post, Polak, Goodsell, MacNeill, & Strauchler, P.A.; Proskauer Rose LLP; and Trigild.
New FMLA Regulations Take Effect January 16, 2009 – Is Your Workplace Ready?
by Jean Back
Attorney with Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Global Alliance of Hospitality Attorneys Member
On January 16, 2009, the new changes to the Federal Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) will take effect. These changes reflect the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) first attempt at an overhaul of the FMLA regulations since the Act took effect in 1993. The new changes reflect revisions, clarifications, and general reorganization of the former regulations. The new changes define the meaning of a “qualifying exigency” for purposes of the FMLA’s new injured servicemember leave. Finally, the changes include new employer notice, explanation of rights, designation, and medical certification forms and processes. Employers covered by FMLA should carefully review their FMLA policies to make sure that they comply with the new changes.
Read more for Tips on What Employers Should Do Now To Implement These Changes
Put Handbook Review on Your 2009 "To-Do" List
by D. Albert Brannen
Not complying with current law can be expensive in today's legal climate. One of your New Year's resolutions should be to review your employee handbook and employment-related policies to make sure they are up to date. When doing so, remember to draft your handbooks so that your employees actually read them and follow your policies.
In this article we'll offer advice on how to write handbooks employees will actually read, and also identify 10 important policies that every employer should have in place to minimize the risks of employment-related litigation.
Do you know your state's Rack Room Rate statute?
A rack room rate is the published rate for a room. Some states have passed laws requiring the room rate to be posted in certain locations. We have found several statutes, but if you know of others, please send to Diana Singson at Diana@hospitalitylawyer.com. We will aggregate the statutes for everyone's benefit.
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