It’s tough to find good help these days. Articles abound telling us good people are hard to find and harder to keep. Hiring, training, and retaining staff consistently lands in the top spot of operational challenges year over year.
Recent amendments to America’s Visa program, the Trump administration’s tightening of immigration policies, and crackdowns on undocumented workers have significantly impacted...
The WOTC is a federal income tax credit for businesses that hire individuals from specified target populations. It’s aimed at encouraging employers to take a chance on people who may need extra help finding and staying at a job. Eligible employees include veterans, youth in summer jobs, members of designated assistance programs, qualified ex-felons, and others.
The program is a...
Grilled rib eye with mushroom demi-glace. Caramelized lime salmon. Mixed berry English trifle.
These are not exactly menu items that one might imagine when talking about prison fare.
But these dishes were among those prepared by inmates and served at graduation for recent classes at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Culinary Arts Program in Elizabethtown, one of three food service training...
We often hear from our members that finding qualified employees is one of their biggest operational challenges. There just aren’t enough cooks in the kitchen. PRLA works every day to spread the word to the next generation of hospitality professionals that our industry offers opportunity for a fulfilling career. We offer several programs for high school and post-secondary students...
Maintenance of Pennsylvania Sales and Use Tax Records
A recent “Counsel Call” from a PRLA member indicated that they have been audited since June 2018 by the Department of Revenue, and it is now the end of November. The member and his accountant have provided all the information that the auditor has requested to date. Now, the auditor is requesting...
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Election results
After another year of new limits reached on astronomical campaign spending, the election is over:
Bob Casey won reelection to the U.S. Senate.
Democrats gained control of the U.S. House and Republicans held a slight 51-49 lead in the U.S. Senate.
Governor Wolf and (now) Lieutenant Governor Fetterman won reelection.
Republicans hold a 29-21 majority in the state...
Sen. Mario Scavello (R—Monroe)
No legislator has fought harder for the hospitality and tourism industry this session. Not only did Sen. Scavello, Chairman of the Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee, speak vocally about the importance of statewide tourism funding, he is the primary reason that Act 109 (formerly HB 1511) made it across the finish line. With only...
Republican Majorities
This two-year session had the largest Republicans majorities in recent history, which led to a split in the Republican caucus between the more moderate Republicans and the “tea party” conservatives. With a Democratic governor, it felt like the parties, even within the parties, could not get much of anything done.
Legislative Downfalls
Despite increased pressure, the legislature was unable to...
We recently had an inquiry from a hotelkeeper regarding firearms, specifically, can hotelkeepers prohibit firearms on their premises, regardless of whether the guest has a license or permit to carry the firearm. Further, if the guest violates such policy, can the hotelkeeper ask the guest to leave, and does the Pennsylvania Innkeepers’ Bill of Rights protect the hotelkeeper from...
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Election year
2018 is a key election year, possibly more than any previous year. All 253 members of the House, 25 members of the Senate, the Governorship, and one U.S. Senate seat are up for grabs this November. The outcome of this election could enhance or completely change PRLA’s legislative priorities. Make sure to read our weekly Legislative Update...
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