Employment Law Update - CA Minimum Wage for 2023

-"The mission of the California Lodging Industry Association is to promote, protect and advance the interests of lodging owners and their management teams statewide, and to provide a network of resources to support member efficiency, profitability and professionalism.”-

December 14, 2022

Introducing Knightscope an Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) partner to California Lodging Industry Associations.

Knightscope (headquarters in Mountain View, CA) is a unique combination of self-driving technology, robotics, artificial intelligence (A.I.) and electric "vehicles" to provide humans with extra eyes, ears and a voice on the ground. We can be in multiple locations at the same time, helping you to better secure the places people live, work, study and visit.

Schedule a15 minutes call today to learn how Knightscope can improve your hotel security. During your call you can learn how other hotels across the United States are utilizing robots to improve security 24/7, reducing security spend, improving employee and guest experience, all while building brand awareness.

Hotel Security is Key to Hospitality

A hotel business is an industry in which people, experiences, and sensations are the key. This is why your ability to help people feel safe is something completely indispensable.

Rising Inflation Will Lead to California Minimum Wage Hike in 2023: 5 Key Takeaways for Employers

California leads the nation in the call for higher minimum wages, emanating from the agricultural fields and reaching nearly every industry. Raising wages has been a major focus in the California Legislature – as well as in federal and state courts – and employers in the state will likely see a higher wage hike than expected next year. The minimum wage was supposed to reach $15 an hour for all employers in the Golden State by January 1, 2023, but Governor Gavin Newsom recently projected that the rate will rise to $15.50 due to record-high inflation. Combined with labor shortages and supply chain disruptions, the costs associated with a higher minimum wage will undeniably impact businesses in 2023. Increased wages mean higher employer-side payroll tax obligations and other related costs and will further strain businesses that are already reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the current economic environment. What are the five biggest takeaways for California employers given these critical developments?

Market Recovery Monitor - 3 December 2022

Key Takeaways

Room demand growth in the U.S. came in below expectations but was still strong
Weekdays were weak, partly due to less group business
Many Top 25 Markets showed a sizeable occupancy gap to 2019
ADR grew below inflation again
U.S. Upscale hotels performed quite well
Global occupancy dipped a bit more
The U.K. led Europe in occupancy
The Middle posted strong occupancy

Kindred Spirits: Three Factors Independent Hoteliers Should Look for in a PMS Partner

by Warren Dehan

The right team will encompass nimble reactions, personal support, and reliability; These traits will ensure the PMS vendor speaks hoteliers’ language and comes to the table with their own ideas to help meet operational goals

Finding a high-quality technology partner may not get easier for independent hoteliers in the new year. Independent hotels are subject to operational challenges effectively served by only a select group of property-management system (PMS) providers, and they have increasingly relied on technology to manage their hotels, grow revenue, and communicate with guests. Unfortunately, the post-pandemic era hasn’t made it easier to find the right partner amid a wave of acquisitions and mergers.

Investing in a PMS is a significant commitment. Independent operators must undertake their due diligence to select a partner who shares their values and supports their goals. To find the right partner to help lead their operations in 2023.