Category Archives: Labor Issues
Hospitality Industry Guest Disability Risks: “Q&A: Accessibility Requirements For Existing Swimming Pools At Hotels And Other Public Accomodations”
What is the effective compliance date of the ADA standards for accessible pools? The effective date of the 2010 Standards generally is March 15, 2012. However, and in response to public comments and concerns, the Department has extended the date … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Security Risks: Colorado Hotel Clerk “Doused With Lighter Fluid” By Robbery Suspect
A robber doused a hotel clerk with lighter fluid at around 1:30 a.m. Saturday and threatened to set the clerk on fire at the Clarion Hotel. The hotel is in the 300 block of West Bijou Street. Police said the … Continue reading
Filed under Crime, Labor Issues, Management And Ownership, Theft
Hospitality Industry Guest Risks: Police Arrest Massachussetts Hotel Guest For “Disturbing The Peace” After Refusing To Cease Loud Noises In Room
“…hotel security personnel stated that they had received multiple complaints relative to loud and unsettling noises coming from one of the rooms in the hotel…” “…When told the hotel had a right to disinvite guests for bad behavior and excessive … Continue reading
Filed under Crime, Guest Issues, Labor Issues, Management And Ownership, Privacy
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 Theft Risks: North Carolina Hotel Employee Arrested For “Embezzling” More Than $16,000 From Hotel Deposits And Petty Cash
More than $12,000 came from cash deposits not being made; $2,132 from petty cash and falsified receipts; $1,756 from miscellaneous revenue; and $336 in overdraft fees as a result of deposits not being made. A 57-year-old woman embezzled more than … Continue reading
Filed under Crime, Insurance, Labor Issues, Liability, Management And Ownership, Theft
Hospitality Industry Legal Risks: Florida Hotel Nightclub Sued For “Racial Discrimination” When Security Guards Refuse To Allow Four Women Inside
Florida civil rights and criminal law attorney David Kubiliun is representing four South Florida women who claim they were not allowed to attend an upscale party the Arkadia Lounge inside Miami Beach’s famous Fountainebleau Hotel because of their race. Kubiliun … 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 Employment Risks: Federal Lawsuit Alleges Miami Employment Agency Forced Thrity “H-2B Status” Guest Workers To Do Unsanctioned Work As Housekeepers At Florida Hotels
According to the lawsuit, thirty guest workers were brought to Miami by Villanueva, purportedly to work at the W South Beach as housekeepers for $8.28 an hour. “…(plaintiff) had many of the workers do unsanctioned work for less than minimum … Continue reading
Filed under Crime, Guest Issues, Labor Issues, Liability, Management And Ownership, Risk Management
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