Author: Justin Bragiel
Supreme Court Holds Employment Arbitration Clauses are Valid
May, 29 2018On May 21, 2018, the Supreme Court released a ruling on class action lawsuits that is very favorable to employers. In May, the Supreme Court ruled that class action… Read more »
Music Licensing: ASCAP, BMI, GMR, and SESAC
April, 30 2018Hoteliers across the U.S. often receive notice from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), Global Music Rights (GMR), and the Society of European… Read more »
Use Caution When Conducting Background Checks for Job Applicants
April, 29 2018Properly screening job candidates is an important part of a hotel manager’s duties, and we all want to make sure we hire the right person for the job. If conducting… Read more »
East Texas Hotelier Opens Doors to Disaster Victims
March, 27 2018Hurricane Harvey recovery continues, with a little help from the hotel industry After Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of Texas, the tremendous generosity of hoteliers across the state helped hundreds of… Read more »
U.S. House of Representatives passes the ADA Education and Reform Act; bill moves to Senate
February, 27 2018This month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the H.R. 620, known as “the ADA Education and Reform Act.” Supported by the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association, the American… Read more »
Texas Election Season Heats Up with Upcoming March Primaries
January, 31 2018Even though it is still very early in 2018, the Texas election season is quickly heating up. The March primary elections are only a few months away, and we are… Read more »
NLRB nominee John Ring would ensure Republican majority for labor enforcement
January, 31 2018Earlier this month, President Trump nominated John Ring to serve on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a five-year term. If confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Ring’s appointment would… Read more »
Do I need to collect hotel occupancy taxes on cancellation fees?
January, 31 2018Do I need to collect hotel occupancy taxes on cancellation fees? We get this question all the time, and the answer is, probably not. A special rule applies to whether… Read more »
Our Most Important Stories from 2017
December, 31 2017Changing the calendar at the end of December marks a time for reflection on the past year, and planning for the future. As we look back on 2017 and the… Read more »
National Labor Board Strikes Down “Micro Unions”
December, 15 2017On December 15, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) struck down the ability to use “micro-unions” to organize private workplaces. In the pro-employer decision, the NLRB reinstated the older, traditional… Read more »