Club Benchmarking Joins the National Club Association Corporate Partner Program as Executive Partner The National Club Association (NCA) is proud to welcome Club Benchmarking to NCA’s Corporate Partner Program as an Executive Partner. As the centralized, data-sharing platform within the club industry, Club more»

Top Trends in 2013 As the New Year rolls in, organizations in almost every industry are rolling out their lists of top trends to watch in 2013. We’ve gathered a selection of “Top Lists” from leaders in key areas that clubs should keep in mind during the coming months. Software Slowdown: Has Club Software Outlived its Usefulness? Club more»

 Being the president of a private club can be very rewarding or very frustrating, or more likely both. In some cases it can also be thankless. Most people who step forward to take up the president’s gavel don’t do so for a pat on the back, they do so because they want to give back to the club that has enriched their lives by doing something good for their club. However, doing “good” well, requires more than just good intentions, it requires knowledge and tools.

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Q.  What are some best practices for club labor and employment policies?

A.  With the changing labor law landscape, clubs should be aware of the protections provided under the National Labor Relations Act for "concerted activity rights" that apply to both union and nonunion workers. Here are some ways to reduce risk in managing your workforce.

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As part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), almost all health plans will be required to include coverage for a defined group of health care services, which are categorized as “essential health benefits” (EHB). Under the law, EHB coverage must include provisions for: Ambulatory patient services Emergency more»

To help members understand the law’s effects and their new responsibilities, NCA has outlined some of the more crucial elements of the law that will directly and indirectly impact clubs. New W-2 Reporting Requirement – effective January 1, 2012 1. Requires clubs to disclose all money spent for health insurance premiums by both the employer more»

The ACA only applies to those clubs with 50 or more full-time employees. Beginning on January 1, 2014, all clubs with 50 or more full-time workers will be required to offer those employees health insurance or face a penalty. To ensure you know whether your club will fall under the law and how many full-time employees will be affected by it, you should begin more»

Clubs will be required to notify their employees about the ACA’s Healthcare Exchanges or “Health Insurance Marketplaces.” As you know, the Exchanges are health insurance clearinghouses that will be run by either your individual state government or the federal government. The Dept. of Labor indicated that it will delay the date of the notification more»