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Monthly Archives: August 2019

All The World’s A Stage: Legal Factors to Keep in Mind Before Signing a Location Agreement

by in Legal, Lodging. Posted August 31, 2019
When location scouts for movies, TV shows or other special events come to check out a hotel, hotel owners or managers have reason to be excited and cautious.  The property may receive a location fee for the filming, and the buzz, visibility and social media bounce that come with location filming can be hard to ...
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The Recent Rise Of Predictive Scheduling Laws: Emerging Strategies In An Evolving Area

by in Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Legal, Lodging. Posted August 29, 2019
For decades, the problem of scheduling has plagued employers and employees alike. Employees prefer predictable and reliable schedules, while employers need flexibility. To address this tension, regulators have recently begun to pass predictive scheduling laws that seek to strike a tenuous balance between these interests. Given the recent rise in popularity of these laws, it ...
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What is the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry? (Why does It Matter?)

by in Hotel Development, Lodging. Posted August 20, 2019
The Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) was first published by a committee of the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC) in 1926. The committee was chaired by E. M. Statler the founder of Statler Hotels. Among the other eight Proprietary Committee members were the then owners of The Waldorf Astoria, ...
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On the Basis of Personal Appearance

by in Human Resources, Legal. Posted August 15, 2019
As you know, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) is one of the principal federal statutes prohibiting employment discrimination. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, and sex (including gender and pregnancy). Other federal statutes that prohibit employment discrimination include Title I and Title V ...
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Risk Mitigation Measures for LGBTQ Personnel

by in Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted August 1, 2019
Discussing sexually sensitive subject matter with students or employees ensures their awareness of and mitigates associated risks. Different countries present different societal attitudes on issues such as public displays of affection, projection of sexuality in dress and mannerisms, and LGBTQ concerns; traveler safety and health depend on those travelers receiving accurate and timely information about ...
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