Category Archives: Employment Practices Liability
Hospitality Industry Legal Risks: Nevada Hotel Sued For “Pregnancy Discrimination” By Room Service Sales Employee; Additional “Class-Action” Allegations For Unpaid Wages
In the same filing to sue the hotel for unspecified damages for pregnancy discrimination, Megia also made class-action allegations for unpaid wages on behalf of the hotel’s employees. “…employees were not permitted to wear their uniforms outside work and had … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Legal Risks: Texas Hotel Sued By Former Conference Meetings Director For “Employment Discrimination”; Woman Claims Termination Due To Cancer Diagnosis
“…(the Texas woman) believes Crowne Plaza Hotel fired her because of insurance, knowing she had more follow-up surgeries required…(she) is now cancer free and has a new job, hopes to collect financial damages for medical bills and mental anguish…” A Texas … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Employee Risks: Minnesota Restaurant Must “Reinstate” Fired Workers With “Back Pay” According To National Labor Relations Board Ruling
”…the judge ruled the workers must be reinstated within 14 days and are eligible for back pay — about $10,000 each…” Six local Jimmy John’s workers fired more than a year ago should get their jobs back, a National Labor … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Legal Risks: Wisconsin Restaurant Sued By EEOC For “Racial Discrimination” And “Wrongful Termination”
“..(the restaurant management) made a bad situation worse by firing the man who had the guts to stand up to it…the EEOC will stand up for people (like this employee)…” “…the EEOC is seeking back pay, job reinstatement, compensatory and … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Legal Risks: Arizona Restaurant Chain Found Guilty Of “Pregnancy Discrimination” In Suit Brought By EEOC
“The EEOC would like to remind employers that pregnancy discrimination has been illegal for decades, and violations of the law will be met with rigorous enforcement by our agency.” The manager admitted in sworn testimony that he had made that … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Employment Risks: Hotel Management Must Use Consistent Hiring And Firing Procedures To Prevent “Age Discriminiation Lawsuits”
Initial screening: Make sure those responsible for selecting interview candidates don’t have access to information about applicants’ race, age, sex or other protected characteristics. That alone will prevent many failure-to-hire claims. HR should take the lead and prepare applicant summaries … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Legal Risks: Washington State Supreme Court To Hear Restaurant Operator’s “Products Liability And Negligence Lawsuit”; Employee “Spat On Hamburger”
An appeals court asked a state supreme court for help in deciding whether to revive a case by a police officer against Burger King over a Whopper he says a worker spat on. Bylsma sued Burger King and restaurant operator … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Legal Risks: Pennsylvania Restaurant Franchise Sued For “Racial Discrimination” In Promoting Employees
“…The lawsuit …claims that Panera franchisee Covelli Enterprises discouraged managers from hiring African Americans, and then relegated them to menial, back-of-the-shop roles….” A Panera Bread franchisee had a policy of keeping “fat, black or ugly” people off of the cash registers … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Employment Risks: “Americans With Disabilities Act” Amendment Has Broadened Definition Of “Disability”; “Employment-Practices Liability” Claims Expected To Rise Dramatically
“…As a result of the EEOC rulings, which broaden the definition of disability to include protections for employees with, for example, cancer, diabetes or epilepsy… the definition of disability under the law was “significantly expanded” by the ADAAA, and she also … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Employee Risks: “Employment Practices Liability Insurance” Policies Can Protect Hotel Owners From Costly Litigation When Using Social Media In Hiring Process
For a price comparatively nominal to the cost of litigation, employers can purchase an employment-practices liability insurance policy (EPLI). An EPLI policy provides protection for the employer from the economic and noneconomic losses resulting from employment-related claims, including but not … Continue reading
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