Author: THLA Staff
Lost Wage Assistance (LWA) program provides temporary $300 benefit to unemployed Texans
August, 27 2020Earlier this month, President Trump signed an executive order directing funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to a create a temporary $300 weekly federal unemployment benefit for unemployment… Read more »
Meet Zach Glenn, THLA’s Chairman of the Board, 2020
August, 26 2020THLA is delighted to welcome Zach Glenn to the role of THLA’s Chairman of the Board for 2020. Zach has served on the THLA board since 2016. As an instrumental… Read more »
New Supreme Court case holds federal law protects employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity
July, 29 2020The United States Supreme Court ruled last month in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia that a hallmark civil rights law protects gay and transgender workers from workplace discrimination. Justice Neil… Read more »
Main Street Lending Program Explained
June, 25 2020By Nilesh Patel & Brian Sullivan Updated: July 8, 2020 On June 8, the Federal Reserve announced several changes to the Main Street Lending Program to allow more small to… Read more »
Hotel Management Blogs to Read, 2020
February, 28 2020We’ve previously discussed the necessity for hotel managers to stay current with their industry, regarding everything from management ethics to technology upgrades. And we’ve recently recommended some books for deep… Read more »
Fredericksburg Texas – Hill Country Charm in the Heart of Texas
February, 26 2020Fredericksburg, centrally located in the heart of Texas, boasts a small-town feel with the restaurants, accommodations, shops, and attractions usually reserved for a much larger destination. Main Street Founded by… Read more »
Hotel Management Books to Read
November, 30 2019When you curl up by the fire this holiday season with a good book, consider reading something to hone your skills in, and gain a deeper understanding of, the hospitality… Read more »
The Woodlands – a Place of Ideal Paradox
November, 29 2019Spend a day, a week or a weekend in The Woodlands, and you’ll find this is far from the ordinary destination. With all of the amenities of a larger city,… Read more »
Texas Workforce Commission – Occupational Employment Statistics Letter and Report
October, 31 2019The hotel industry is facing a critical labor shortage, Texas hoteliers should pay close attention to your U.S. mailbox in November for a letter from the U.S. Department of Labor… Read more »
Paid Sick Leave Ordinances Update: Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio
July, 31 2019Austin, San Antonio ordinances temporarily blocked by courts; Dallas litigation pending. In 2018, the City of Austin passed a paid sick leave ordinance requiring private employers with 15 or more… Read more »