The California Hotel & Lodging Association provides the following publications that discuss the laws, regulations, and practices which apply to the lodging and hospitality industries in California. These are the most comprehensive publications available to the California lodging industry and CH&LA Members receive special pricing as a member benefit.

Laws Pertaining to the California Innkeeper (Third Revised Edition – 2002)
The newly updated, Third Edition of this essential, comprehensive guide to legalities related to operating a lodging establishment in California is an indispensable resource for all innkeepers. It covers in easy-to-understand language all of the legal considerations which impact the lodging industry.
Member Price $189.95 / Non-Member Price $299.95

Innkeepers Liability/Rate Cards (Revised - 2002)
This card meets the legal requirement that every innkeeper post in a conspicuous place, in the office or public room of the establishment and in every guest room, a statement of rates or range of rates by the day, and it contains language regarding liability for guest personal property and penal code provisions.
FREE to CH&LA Members / Not Available to Non-Members

Proposition 65 Starter Kit
Each Proposition 65 Starter Kit includes guidelines for complying with Proposition 65's warning signs (5) to be posted outside each primary public entrance and on each employee bulletin board, an F&B warning sign (1) that is required in properties that have food and beverage operations, and informational brochures (10) specified in the Consent Judgment.
Member Price $39.95 / Non-Member Price $59.95

Proposition 65 Starter Kit Information Brochures
Proposition 65 Information Brochures (50 brochures per order).
Member Price $19.95 / Non-Member Price $29.95

Innkeepers Guide for Dealing with the Energy Crisis (2001)
A comprehensive manual covering exactly what every innkeeper needs to know and do to cope with this situation. Provides a wealth of information addressing all of the many legal, practical and operational issues which innkeepers face.
Member Price $49.95 / Non-Member Price $99.95

Wage & Hour Manual (Tenth Edition - 2003)
Provides a concise, practical guide to all wage and hour issues and an explanation of some of the common pitfalls that can cause substantial or recurring liability for employers. Available from Castle Publications.
Member Price $69.95 / Non-Member Price $89.95

Employee Handbook and Personnel Policies Manual (Eighth Edition - 2002)
A guide to developing personnel policies providing you with useful information on preparing your own employee handbook. Available from Castle Publications.
Member Price $69.95 / Non-Member Price $89.95

Employment Discrimination and EEO Practice Manual (Seventh Edition - 2002)
Identifies and discusses many areas within the vast body of civil rights and handicapped laws that have caused employers liability in the past. Available from Castle Publications.
Member Price $69.95 / Non-Member Price $89.95

Wrongful Discharge, Staff Reduction and Employment Practices Manual (Third Edition - 2001)
A comprehensive, practical guide to all of the troublesome aspects of wrongful discharge claims and many other employment issues. Topics include "at will" employment, negligent hiring and retention, how to administer disciplinary actions, performance evaluations and lay-offs. Available from Castle Publications.
Member Price $69.95 / Non-Member Price $89.95

Employer's Guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act (Third Edition - 1992)
This 60-page manual provides concise, practical information for employers regarding Title I of the ADA, and it answers your questions on this topic. It also addresses the interrelationship of the ADA with other federal and state disability discrimination laws. Available from Castle Publications.
Member Price $39.95 / Non-Member Price $49.95

Family and Medical Leave Manual for California Employers (Seventh Edition – 2003)
This publication guides employers through the complicated web of rules created by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. It examines the key features of the state and federal laws as well as providing sample forms and checklists. Available from Castle Publications.
Member Price $39.95 / Non-Member Price $49.95

CH&LA Training Library Resource Catalog
CH&LA has developed and maintains a Training Library for the benefit of educating CH&LA members. Members are encouraged to take advantage of this FREE membership benefit which features the American Hotel & Lodging Association's Educational Institute's (EI) training programs. It includes VHS video tapes, various text books and manuals, and, new to EI's library, is the availability of some training materials in the form of CD-ROM.
FREE to CH&LA Members / Not Available to Non-Members

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