New Meal and Rest Period Compensation Rules

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July 21, 2021

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February 7, 2022

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California Supreme Court Issues an Opinion that Changes How Meal and Rest Period Premiums are Calculated

By John Mavros, Fisher Phillips LLP

The primary holding is that meal/rest period premiums must be paid at the regular rate of pay as opposed to the base hourly rate of pay. In other words, all compensation (i.e. most bonuses, commissions, and any other non-discretionary pay) with limited exceptions must be factored into the rate at which meal/rest period premiums are paid.

For questions about this important change in meal/rest period compensation or other Human Resource questions, Lodging members can call the FREE CLIA Helpline at (916) 925.2915.

Faces of Tourism: Rashika & Bharat Patel - Anaheim Castle Inn & Suites

The Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau (AOCVCB) launched "Faces of Tourism" -- a video series featuring engaging and personable frontline staff and hospitality industry veterans. The video series reveals meaningful real-life stories of individuals, families and businesses whose lives, lifestyles and livelihood are personally touched by the success of tourism's billion-dollar business.

The Patels have been in the hospitality industry for three generations, weaving tourism into the very fabric of their family. "Tourism to me is all about the people," says Bharat Patel, CLIA Board Member. "Making their experiences here in Orange County as memorable as possible is what we do."

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New Hotel Openings in California Are Up, but Hotel Construction Is Down

By Bryan Wroten, hotelnewsnow.com

California’s hotel development trends are showing the effects of both recovering demand as well as lasting pandemic challenges.

The number of hotels that opened in California in the first half of 2021 increased 46% year over year, but the number of hotels and hotel rooms in construction both dropped by 32%, according to Atlas Hospitality Group’s "California Hotel Development Survey 2021 Mid-Year."

Return To Market: Planning 90 Days Out

By Sarah McCay Tams, duetto

As hotels around the world reopen their doors and ramp up their revenue strategy, we take a look at the tactics you should be considering 90, 60, and 30 days out.

The aim is to provide actionable ideas and refreshers on how to prepare to reopen or resume businesses at a consistent level of demand.

Let’s look at what action you can be taking 90 days out – whether that’s 90 days from stay date, re-opening date, or a forecasted uptick in demand.

Employers Not Required to Provide Holiday Pay for Federal Holidays

By HRWatchdog

Now that Juneteenth (June 19) has become a federal holiday, are we required to provide holiday pay to our employees for that day?

When President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act on June 17, 2021, creating the Juneteenth National Independence Day to be celebrated on June 19 every year, it created the 11th federal holiday and the first since the creation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday in 1983.

Hospitality Financial Leadership – The Top 10 Forecasting Secrets

By David Lund, Hotel Financial Coach

Forecasting is incredibly important because we need a fresh and current plan to help us execute our financial strategy and as the saying goes, “Without a map any road will take you where you want to go.” I know for many hotels the idea of having a monthly forecast seems far-reaching and complicated, but I know it’s not. Once you start you will see what I mean and if you already complete this important planning piece you fully know what I mean.