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NLRB Files Comprehensive Complaint Against Starbucks for Failing to Bargain with Union

From the Office of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. The National Labor Relations Board has filed an expansive complaint against Starbucks accusing the Company of stonewalling collective bargaining efforts with new unions at hundreds of stores na… Read More »

Update on Labor and Employment--New Orleans

Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. presents Management Update Briefing, a half-day labor and employment law seminar. Date Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location (NOTE LOCATION CHANGE) Country Inn & Suites by Radisson 2… Read More »

Starbucks Announces that Company Wants Union Contract Negotiations to Reach Agreement Next Year

From the Office of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. Starbucks Corp. announced that the Company reached out to the Workers United Union which represents hundreds of its stores to try to end an impasse over contract talks. The Company stated th… Read More »

Update on H-2Bs

The White House H-2B Worker Protection Task Force released a report announcing new actions to identify items to meet the following challenges: (1) threats to H-2B program integrity; (2) H-2B workers’ fundamental vulnerabilities, including their… Read More »

Upcoming Labor & Employment Events

Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. presents Management Update Briefings, a labor and employment law seminar at convenient locations across the state of Louisiana. Learn More.      … Read More »

Final Labor Department Rule on Tipped Employees

The U.S. Department of Labor has just reinstated a longstanding policy, revoked late in the Trump administration, requiring restaurants and other businesses to pay tipped employees a higher minimum wage when performing work that does not directly gen… Read More »

Gov. Edwards Signs Proclamation Protecting Hotel Rooms

Gov. Edwards Signs Proclamation Protecting Hotel Rooms for First Responders, Health Care Essential Employees, and Utility Workers in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida. Learn More  … Read More »

2022 Per Diem Rates

The General Services Administration (GSA) announced that it will freeze the FY2022 per diem rates for government travel in the Continental United States (CONUS) at the FY2021 levels (which are based on pre-COVID-19 rates). The FY22 rates are availabl… Read More »

Regrets

It is with deep regret that we must announce the death of Ms. Joe Wood (Berry).   Ms. Wood was the lobbyist for the La. Hotel & Lodging Assn. for 48 years.  Not only was she a great and effective lobbyist, but she was a terrific person… Read More »

Notice

The Board of Directors has directed that the 2021 dues invoices be sent out early. (They are out now.) Since there are some changes to this year's invoice, should you have any questions regarding these invoices, please feel free to call Bil… Read More »

Lt. Governor’s Travel Summit 2020

Get ready for Nov. 10-12 because the Lt. Governor’s Travel Summit is back on the calendar for 2020! We are thrilled to announce the rescheduled conference dates AND thrilled to still be headed to Lake Charles. In spite of the devastation cau… Read More »

START YOUR RECOVERY PROCESS

Take photos of your damaged home and belongings. Make a list of damaged or lost items. Save yourself time. If you have insurance, you must file a claim with your insurance company. If you do not have insurance, skip to step 4. … Read More »

Hotel & Food Service Guidelines

New Hotel & Food Service Guidelines from Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor. To keep visitors and workers safe during this time, the Governor of the State of Louisiana has enacted hotel and food service guidelines that may affect you.  R… Read More »

Safe Stay Initiative

The Safe Stay initiative from the AHLA outlines safety protocols designed for hotels to safely welcome back guests and employees. .ReadMsgBody { width: 100%; background-color: rgb(219, 232, 232); } .ExternalClassExterna… Read More »

Stay at Home Order

RELEASE: Gov. Edwards Issues Statewide Stay at Home Order Read More »

Hotels Can Stay Open

Dear State Partners & Allies, While many state lodging associations are taking a leading role in connecting hotel properties with state and local officials seeking hotels for use during the coronavirus pandemic, we wanted to also make you awar… Read More »

COVID 19 Information

Please see the most recent executive orders and information from Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Statement from the Govenor's Office on Enforcement Public Health Emergency Transpor… Read More »

Annual Meeting Notice and 2020 Officers & Directors Nominations

The Annual Meeting of the Louisiana Hotel & Lodging Association is hereby called as follows: Friday, January 31, 2020 10: A.M. Baton Rouge Marriott Hotel 5500 Hilton Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70808 504-924-5000 At this time the electio… Read More »

Annual Meeting Presentation

President Bret Chittenden is presented his plaque recognizing his service to the assocition for 2017. Presenting the plaque is past president Ralph Ney.… Read More »

In Memoriam

Roland Bahan 1932 - 2015   It is with deep regret we announce the passing of a long time and ardent supporter of the La. Hotel & Lodging Assn., Mr. Roland Bahan. Mr. Bahan owned and operated the Lasalle Hotel in New Orleans for m… Read More »

Congressman John Fleming and LHLA meet

Congressman John Fleming discusses national issues with LHLA Officials at meeting this month.  Shown are President Diane D'Amico, Congressman Fleming, Kerry Ranson, Ed Buchert  (and Bill Langkopp in rear).… Read More »

AHLA meeting in Ohio

AHLA officials Matt MacLaren and (President) Katherine Lugar discuss National Hotel Industry issues with Bill Langkopp in Ohio meeting, July, 2015.  … Read More »

New credit card rules...are you ready for October 1?

EMV in a Little More Than 60 Seconds...   What is EMV?   Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express (the card brands) have announced that EMV chip card acceptance is coming to the United States, the last developed c… Read More »

Annual Meeting Notice + Nominating Committee Report

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE   The Annual Meeting of the Louisiana Hotel and Lodging Association is hereby called as follows:   Wednesday, March 11, 2015 1:30 pm WLAE-TV Studio 3330 N. Causeway Blvd. … Read More »

FCC's PAI APPLAUDS HOTEL INDUSTRY ON 911 DIRECT DIAL RESULTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                  Contact: Rosanna Maietta,rmaietta@ahla.com HOT… Read More »

Congressman Steve Scalise visits with LHLA

During his recent trip to Louisiana, Congressman Steve Scalise visits with Bill Langkopp, Louisiana Hotel & Lodging Association.… Read More »

Louisiana Tourism Development Meeting

Board member Jim Cook (Sheraton New Orleans), VP Diane D'Amico (Country Inn Pineville) and Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne visit at the recent Louisiana Tourism Development Commission Meeting held during the Louisiana Travel Summit at the Pontchartrain… Read More »

June is National Safety Month

Get Free Access to EI's Newest Online Safety Training Good afternoon Partner States, The following email was launched this morning to our database.  Please be aware of the complimentary offer on this program and feel free to forward … Read More »

Annual Meeting Notice

The Annual Meeting of the Louisiana Hotel & Lodging Association is hereby called as follows:   Friday, January 17, 2014 8:30 a.m. Sheraton New Orleans Hotel 500 Canal Street New Orleans, LA   70130   At … Read More »

Nominating Committee Report

The Nominating Committee consisting of past presidents of LH&LA is pleased at this time to offer for your consideration the following Slate of Officers and Directors to lead our association in 2014.   President T… Read More »