All Florida employers are required to post the current minimum wage in their place of business where an employee can see it. Starting September 30, the minimum wage in Florida will increase to $10 an hour, and the required cash wage for tipped employees will increase to $6.98.In order to be compliant with employee notification Read More
Click here for a state-by-state breakdown TALLAHASSEE – The hotel industry in Florida is projected to end 2021 down nearly 61% or $5.3 billion in business travel revenue compared to 2019, according to a new report released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Kalibri Labs. Business travel is the hotel industry’s Read More
FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance has been activated for Louisiana survivors allowing for short-term, emergency sheltering options in participating hotels. In order to receive sheltering assistance, start by applying for assistance. You must have a FEMA registration ID and approval from FEMA to participate. If FEMA has reached out to you about sheltering assistance, you can look up Read More
Most Are Likely to Cancel Existing Trips Without Rescheduling WASHINGTON (August 31, 2021) – U.S. business travelers are scaling back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 67% planning to take fewer trips, 52% likely to cancel existing travel plans without rescheduling, and 60% planning to postpone existing travel plans, according to a new national Read More
Positive trends improve industry outlook; uncertainty and waning consumer confidence could impact long-term rebuilding Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Restaurant Association released a mid-year supplement to the 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Report, which illustrates the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the restaurant industry. The report provides an updated look at Read More