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Music Licensing in the United States
The U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 makes it illegal to play copyrighted material in your club or studio without the consent of the copyright owner. Here’s what you need to know about music licensing in your club.
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How Your Club Can Leverage Diabetes Prevention Programs
The Diabetes Prevention Program is a lifestyle change program to prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes. Learn how to implement it in your club.
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How to Prepare for an Active Shooter Situation at Your Gym
Active shooter scenarios can occur anywhere—often when we least expect it. An emergency action plan will help you prepare for the worst.
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Injuries are bound to occur at your health club. Be prepared with a plan to handle these situations in a way that will limit your club’s exposure to costly liability lawsuits.
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Learn about the distinct differences between hiring an independent contractor and hiring an employee so you can determine which worker would best suit your club’s business needs.
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Managing Difficult Situations Fairly and Legally
Be prepared to handle tough situations in your health club with these recommendations and specific examples showing how other clubs have handled difficult situations.
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Keeping Kids Safe in Your Club
It’s critical that if kids are in your club, you know the best ways to keep them safe. That’s why this briefing paper is so important.
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This IHRSA briefing paper provides you with specific information to help you prevent harassment in your club.
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Employment Law Basics for Club Operators: Recruiting and Hiring
Find the answers to 10 commonly asked questions regarding recruiting and hiring excellent employees in this briefing paper.
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Employment Law Basics for Club Operators: Firing an Employee
This IHRSA briefing paper provides you with specific information to help you handle the situation of firing an employee.
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