Legal

A recent article by Fisher Phillips, delves into alarming statistics indicating a high number of worker fatalities in the hospitality industry caused by workplace violence.

These changes from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will impact a variety of industries, such as agriculture, farming, hospitality, landscaping, and construction, in addition to many others. What are the three biggest changes employers need to know about?

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to provide a 60-day notice before planned closings or mass layoffs. This law demands careful planning and communication to meet legal obligations and avoid liability.

They say ‘it’s the most wonderful time of the year,’ but, if you are a business owner, in-house counsel or HR professional, this can often be the most stressful time of the year, including when hosting company parties.

As the year wraps up, we’re rounding up the new workplace laws that will take effect on January 1. With so many laws about to kick in, it can be hard to keep track of it all. Here’s a guide to some of the federal and state laws you’ll need to comply with on day one of 2025.

Overview of the CTA Requirements and Compliance Obligations presented by JMBM

As a Hotel HR Director and Human Resources Consultant, I’ve had countless conversations with operational leaders about compliance with employment law. Let me be clear: It doesn’t matter if you agree with the law or like the law – the law is the law.

Handling time off for salaried employees can be a delicate balancing act, especially in the hospitality industry where operations run around the clock.

There will be significant update in legislation that introduces the Failure to Prevent Fraud (FTPF) offence, which intensifies the obligation on businesses to strengthen their anti-fraud strategies.

An offshoot of the well-established Potter Handy firm, The Reddy Law Firm is quickly becoming known for its aggressive pursuit of claims under the California Unruh Civil Rights Act and the California Disabled Persons Act.