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Guest Room
Disinfection 101
Thurs, Jan 7 @ noon
Ashley Sainski from Blue Canary Solutions will join us to share actionable solutions in safety and cleanliness for lodging properties.
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Redefining Hospitality in 2021
Thurs, Dec 22@ noon
ESG's expert architects and designers will join us for a virtual roundtable to discuss design expectations in a post-Covid world and actionable steps you can take now to freshen up the interior of your property while under budget restrictions.
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NRFT Pre-Super Bowl Event
Monday, Jan 11 @ 9 am
To mark Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, AHLAF is teaming up with It's a Penalty, the Tampa Super Bowl Host Committee, A21, and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association to launch.
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Thursday, Jan 7 at 10 am
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is hosting a 2-hour Security Webinar to enhance awareness of, and response to, an active shooter incident.
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Tuesday, Jan 12 at 1 pm
This webinar will provide employers a discussion of changes that will most likely come about to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the agency charged with protecting America's workforce, over the next four years.
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Wednesday, Jan 13 at 1 pm
This webinar will provide employers a discussion of changes that will most likely come about in the areas of workplace safety, the National Labor Relations Board, the Future of Work, wage and hour, pay equity and leave laws.
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COVID-19 relief bill offers PPP loans for Wisconsin's hotel industry
Fox 6
The COVID-19 relief bill increases the size of PPP loans to 3.5 times payroll and makes forgiven PPP loans tax-deductible while temporarily allowing full deductibility for business meals.
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November Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for November 2020.
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New We're All In shout-out generator lets customers show love for their favorite small businesses
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
As small businesses keep finding creative ways to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is helping build awareness and support for the innovations and consumer-focused changes these leaders have adopted.
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COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Launches in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
WI Exposure Notification, a new mobile app to assist in notifying contacts of people who've tested positive for COVID-19, is now live.
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Changing administration leader does not mean changing goals for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Milwaukee Business Journal
In just the third day of her role as the interim Wisconsin Department of Tourism secretary, Anne Sayers said that though the department has seen changes within the administration and changes with Covid-19, the mission to promote safe travel to Wisconsin continues.
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Visitors Bureau collecting winter clothes donations
Green Bay Press Gazette
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Travel industry lauds stimulus bill as much-needed step
Travel Weekly
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Final Rule: Tip Regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act
U.S. Department of Labor
On December 22, 2020, the Department of Labor announced a final rule revising its tipped employee regulations to address amendments made to section 3(m) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (CAA).
The CAA prohibits employers from keeping tips received by their employees, regardless of whether the employer takes a credit for tips earned by workers toward its minimum wage obligation to those employees under the FLSA (a "tip credit"). The rule also prohibits employers from allowing managers or supervisors to keep any portion of employees' tips.
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Finding Business in 2020: Capturing Demand in Beach Markets and Beyond
Lodging Magazine
Since the pandemic's low point in mid-March when COVID-19 began prompting shutdowns and travel restrictions in the United States, STR recorded just three instances when U.S. weekly hotel occupancy surpassed 50 percent.
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The Top 20 Non-COVID Workplace Law Stories Of 2020
Fisher Phillips
Here are the top 20 non-COVID-19 labor and employment law developments from 2020 that you need to know about, each linked to a robust summary developed by our attorneys, and each containing plenty of practical guidance and suggestions.
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WH&LA Holiday Hours
WH&LA
In observance of the holidays, the WH&LA office will be closed for business on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. We will be open during normal business hours December 28 - 30.
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January Inn it Together Virtual Learning Sessions
WH&LA
We have added two new sessions to the Inn it Together Virtual Learning Series. Learn about the sessions below and view previous recordings at WisconsinLodging.org/innittogether. - Guest Room Disinfection 101 with Blue Canary Solutions: Thursday, January 7, 2021 at noon.
- Redefining Hospitality in 2021 with ESG Architecture & Design: Thursday, January 14, 2021 at noon.
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WH&LA Spring Symposium & Expo: Register by January 4th and save
WH&LA
Join lodging owners, operators, management professionals, service providers, vendors, and educators as we reunite as an industry on March 7-9 at the Hyatt Regency in Green Bay. Register online and join us for:
- Access to industry experts - Discover tested solutions that work for lodging professionals and could be adapted for your organization.
- Connections with leading vendors at the Spring Lodging Expo - Visit the exhibit area to find products and services for your property. Get answers directly from product representatives.
- Exceptional value for your training dollars - Learn about the issues facing the Wisconsin lodging industry from the experts during the Educational Sessions on Monday, March 8 and Tuesday, March 9.
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Renewal Notice: March - September WH&LA Membership Renewal Grace Period Expiring Soon
WH&LA
The membership renewal grace period for WH&LA members with renewal dates from March - September 2020 will end on December 31, 2021.
In the event that your renewal was up between March - September 2020 and you are unable to pay, please do not hesitate to contact our office to set alternate arrangements - we are committed to working with all members who need flexibility in terms of paying membership dues.
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In case you missed it: Kari Zambon Memorial Scholarship
WWIL
In an effort to honor the legacy of Northwoods Innkeeper and WH&LA Past Chair and Board Director, the Wisconsin Women in Lodging have created the Kari Zambon Memorial Scholarship, which will be presented for the first time in 2021. The announcement was made during the Online Awards Ceremony on December 2, 2020.
If you'd like to contribute to this fund, please use this link to donate online, mail a check to WH&LA at 1025 S. Moorland Rd. Suite 200, Brookfield, WI 53005 or call Monica at 262-782-2851 ext. 12.
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