On June 29, the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed changes to the country’s overtime rules that could significantly impact the private club industry. Under current law, salaried employees making at least $455 per week ($23,660 per year) and who meet the requirements under the “primary
Nearly four decades ago, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act was amended to more effectively regulate pollutants discharged into its protected waters. Through those amendments, the law was renamed the Clean Water Act (CWA) and its enforcement agency, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), was given
I recently read a National Review article by Maggie Gallagher that referred to the freedom of association as the “forgotten freedom.” The article itself was only loosely connected to the world of private clubs—it examined the action by the government of California to mandate that all campus
Q: What trends are you seeing related to private clubs and cyber insurance? Are businesses required to carry this type of insurance? A: A small but growing number of private clubs have experienced a data breach. Luckily, many of these clubs had cyber insurance. A
Every club is vulnerable to crises, from natural disasters to sudden accidents. Although these emergencies are uncomfortable to imagine, preparing a comprehensive disaster plan can save headaches, money and lives. Reasons for Disaster Planning Some disasters occur in the blink of an eye, such as
Q: What are the most common issues addressed in the management letter following a club audit? How should management respond? A: Club operations have garnered increased attention from club boards during the recent economic downtown. Pressure to cut costs inevitably results in internal controls suffering—specifically
Q: What are the most common issues addressed in the management letter following a club audit? How should management respond? A: Club operations have garnered increased attention from club boards during the recent economic downtown. Pressure to cut costs inevitably results in internal controls suffering—specifically
In the midst of a four-year fight, on April 14, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Ambush Election Rule took full force and effect. The rule will allow organizers to hold a union election within 14 days of filing the petition with the NLRB, and it will
As with many non-profit organizations, effective governance is a key to achieving overall success for private clubs. Those that are the most successful are generally the ones that create strong partnerships between the board chairman and the general manager communicate effectively and follow best practices.
In an effort to clarify the definition of “navigable water” under the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, issued a proposed rule on April 21, 2014 that would redefine what navigable water means