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AH&LA legislative update: Pushing for four-month extension to pool lift regs 30 Apr, 2012
The AH&LA recently filed comments with the Dept. of Justice to support pushing the May 2012 deadline for ADA-compliant pool lift installation back an additional four months. In addition to this issue, the association is following labor and travel legislation. More>>
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AAHOA issues statement supporting Arizona's travel industry 4 May, 2010
AAHOA Chairman Tarun S. Patel says, "A boycott of Arizona will harm the lodging industry and the employees who depend on traveling guests for their next paychecks, but it will not solve any immigration problems."More>>
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H2-B coalition: Reform must include relief for seasonal employees 17 Dec, 2009
The H-2B Workforce Coalition believes it is important for Congress to address comprehensive immigration reform, including relief for many seasonal industries that use the H-2B program to supplement their year-round domestic work force during peak seasons.More>>
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Card-check bill compromise still unfair to industry 16 Oct, 2009 
The Employee Free Choice Act compromise should be rejected by our industry.More>>
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New employment verification forms bring change to process 25 Mar, 2009
The new I-9 form, developed by the Department of Homeland Security, will need to be used starting this month and involves changes to the I-9 process. BY H&MM COLUMNIST PATRICK SIMPSONMore>>
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H-2B regulation changes 4 Feb, 2009
The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor have released new rules governing the H-2B program effective January 18, 2009.More>>
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H-2B cap reached for first half of FY 2009 6 Aug, 2008
As of July 29, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received the maximum number of H-2B petitions for seasonal workers for the first half of fiscal year 2009.More>>
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H2-B PROGRAM 1 Aug, 2008
H2-B visas provide seasonal, temporary workers to U.S. employers who show a need for foreign workers because of a lack of qualified domestic workers. These visas aren't unlimited. The Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2005 divided the annual cap of 66,000 into two halves, with 33,000...More>>
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AH&LA responds to H-2B legislative hearing 23 Apr, 2008
The American Hotel & Lodging Assn. has issued a statement regarding the April 16 House of Representatives subcommittee hearing on the H-2B temporary seasonal worker program.More>>
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International recruiting a helpful staffing tool 3 Mar, 2008
International recruiting can be a key to uncovering hard-to-find entry-level management talent, decreasing employee turnover, improving guest satisfaction, elevating the attitude and professionalism of your staff and bottom-line savings.More>>
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