Made up of HR Professionals who represent MHLA member properties in support of MHLA’s mission.
Network and connect with other HR professionals employed by MHLA member properties
Be informed of legislation that may affect HR within the lodging industry
May assist MHLA’s advocacy as needed through HR expertise
Assist and engage fellow member hotels with “Stars of the Industry” Awards nomination process
Participate in compliance webinars and other meetings as determined by the needs of the group.
MHLA HR Meetings
August 1, 2024 MHLA HR Committee Zoom Meeting was held and the agenda covered is listed below: Agenda:
Welcome from HR Committee Chair – Veronica Whitley
Commitment to Antitrust Statement
Artificial Intelligence in the Lodging Industry and its legal implications - Guest Speaker Darryl McCallum, Partner, Shawe Rosenthal LLP
Hot HR Topics
Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) – updated draft regs
NEW Maryland Wage Range Transparency law – effective October 1, 2024
NEW Maryland Security Guard Standards and Certifications – effective January 1, 2025
Federal Overtime Rule
2025 MHLA “Stars of the Industry” Awards Updates – Melissa Simpson
Open Forum
Below are the links that were shared in the chat during the zoom meeting: Security Guard Agencies, Security Guard Employers, and Security Guards – Standards and Certifications Enrolled Bill: sb0760E.pdf (maryland.gov)
SB760, p. 3 lines 19-20 “Security guard services” includes any activity that is performed for compensation as a security guard to protect any individual or property Effective January 1, 2025, Security Guard applicants are required to complete a minimum of twelve (12) hours basic training for Security Guards. All training content must be approved by the Certification Unit of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions prior to being conducted. Approved security guard training programs: Security Guard Training (maryland.gov)
