Working Overtime to Support Hoteliers — LODGING

Over the past few years, hoteliers have faced an increasingly complex regulatory environment. In November, the industry won a significant victory when a federal court struck down a Department of Labor (DOL) rule that threatened to dramatically increase overtime costs for small businesses. The ruling, which followed a lawsuit filed by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and other business groups, is a major relief for small businesses across the country, particularly as operating costs continue to rise for America’s hoteliers. While this ruling is certainly a win, it’s important to understand how the overtime rule would have impacted not just hotel owners, but also the employees who rely on career advancement within the…