AHLA and Business Groups File Lawsuit Contesting Overtime Rule
AHLA joined 12 business groups in a lawsuit against the Department of Labor’s new overtime rule. The overtime regulation would ultimately dramatically increase the overtime exemption amount for executive, administrative, and professional employees to nearly $60,000. This would increase certain employee-labor costs for hoteliers by more than 60% and significantly threaten thousands of jobs. AHLA hosted a June 5 webinar with AHLA Allied+Member Littler Mendelson on the overtime rule and its impact on the hotel industry. Watch it here.
AHLA Workforce Report: Hotels add 700 jobs in May
Hotels more than 190,000 jobs short of pre-pandemic levels amid economy-wide labor shortage
According to the latest government data, nationwide workforce shortages continue to make it difficult for hotels to fill open jobs.
Each month the Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association hosts a coffee which includes both networking opportunities and guest speakers. July's meeting will be virtual and feature a guest speaker from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.
Nominations Now Open for Annual IHLA Awards & 40 Women to Watch
The Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association has opened nominations for the state’s top hospitality honors. There are 8 award categories including hotelier, GM and employee of the year as well as innovator, philanthropy, and sustainability honors. Both businesses and individuals are eligible for nomination in certain categories. See last year's winners. Nominations are also being accepted for the 7th Annual 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality, a program that recognizes the outstanding contributions of women in shaping the state’s hospitality landscape.
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