APPLICABLE MINIMUM WAGE is defined as the highest of federal, state or local rate. The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour but in the city of San Francisco, the present minimum hourly wage is $15 while across the Bay in Emeryville, Calif., the minimum
THE NATURE of employment agreements and their terms have been changing for many years now. Not too long ago it was commonplace for a club to create a formal contract with a manager to run its club. Contracts can be expensive and time consuming for an
Educating club employees on safety requirements should be a priority—and the following Federal OSHA list is mandatory for most clubs: Emergency egress routes and roll call areas Hazard communication training for the chemicals employees may encounter in the workplace Personal Protective Equipment training on how
Photo credit: Marie-Lan Nguyen The California Supreme Court has decided to implement a new, more stringent test to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor (IC) or employee. For club leaders in California, this decision will make it more difficult for clubs to classify
Educating club employees on safety requirements should be a priority—and the following Federal OSHA list is mandatory for most clubs: Emergency egress routes and roll call areas Hazard communication training for the chemicals employees may encounter in the workplace Personal Protective Equipment training on how
Ocean Reef Club (ORC) in Key Largo, Fla., is a 2,500-acre private member-owned community in a paradisiacal setting along an active coral reef. The exclusive enclave seamlessly supports 1,500 homes, 110 vacation rentals, a 150-room oceanfront inn, a 175-slip marina, a spa and salon, two
After years serving as a beacon of light in Detroit’s distressed downtown, the Detroit Athletic Club (DAC) is now a pillar of success in this resurgent community. Frankly, if you haven’t been to Detroit in the last few years, you’ve never really been there. Home
Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, Va., is renowned for its Southern hospitality, beautifully landscaped grounds and its historic architecture from Thomas Jefferson. Set in a vibrant college community and catering to 2,500 members, including 1,450 non-resident members, Farmington Country Club has an unmistakable energy that