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Are Hospitality Employees Facing A Harassment Pandemic?

by Andria Ryan in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Food & Beverage, Lodging. Posted January 14, 2021

The coronavirus economy has brought many unforeseen challenges for the hospitality sector, one of which seems to be an increase in harassing conduct directed at service workers by patrons. According to a recent study by the nonprofit organization One Fair Wage, 41% of the 1,675 service workers surveyed reported they are sexually harassed more often now ...

Taste, Toast, Zoom: Virtual Tastings, Mixology Classes, and Experiential Events

by Gray Robinson in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Food & Beverage, Legal. Posted December 29, 2020

Virtual Alcohol Tastings and Mixology Classes: Virtual alcohol tastings and mixology classes are not an entirely new concept; however, they have gained popularity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and necessity due to local and state orders. Virtual tastings and mixology classes come in the form of a recorded or live online guided sampling ...

Theft in the Restaurant Industry and the Influence of Peers in Worker Misconduct

by Ethics Suite in Food & Beverage, Insurance & Loss Prevention. Posted November 24, 2020

Introduction An extensive study of theft among restaurant workers was conducted recently by three researchers from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. The results — based on transaction and theft data from 83,153 servers at 1,049 restaurants from 34 chains across 46 states in the U.S. over seven years, are compelling ...

The Hazy Science of CBD

by Rimkus Consulting Group in Food & Beverage, Legal. Posted October 27, 2020

As governments and regulatory bodies loosen their rules on hemp-related products, including the legalization of marijuana, the cannabidiol, or CBD, market has grown at remarkably high rates. One projection by BDS analytics and Arcview Market Research puts the overall CBD market at $20 billion by 20241. Combining the CBD market with the legal marijuana market, ...

Cannabis and Hemp: Up in Smoke? How the Hospitality Industry Can Avoid Traps for the Unwary

by Emily Gant in Food & Beverage, Legal, Lodging, Risk Management. Posted September 15, 2020

The director of your spa program calls, noting that your top competitor is offering CBD-infused massages. Your marketing team wants to engage in “Canna-Tourism,” encouraging guests to visit the property because it is within walking distance of a hot new dispensary. And your F&B director has big plans for a new menu focusing on cannabis- ...

Houston Restaurateur, Tony Vallone Passes After a Full Life and Long Legacy

by HospitalityLawyer.com in Food & Beverage. Posted September 10, 2020

55-years of Excellence and Innovation in Food and Service Houston, Texas- September 10, 2020– It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Houston Restaurateur, Tony Vallone. The country has lost one of the greatest mentors, chefs, and restaurateurs. Tony’s legacy will continue on with his restaurant, Tony’s in Greenway Plaza and Tony’s Catering. ...

Top 10 Things I Wish I Knew About My Liquor Licensed Premises

by Elizabeth DeConti in Food & Beverage, Legal. Posted August 27, 2020

Today’s category is…..The Top Ten Things I wish I knew about my Liquor Licensed Premises! #10: I need to submit an update to the governing licensing authorities when I restructure, change an officer, or change a d/b/a name. Disclosures on licensing applications should be accurate and current, so that the regulating authority has a record ...

TTB Clarifies Trade Practice Enforcement for COVID-19-Related Activities

by Valerie Haber in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Food & Beverage, Legal. Posted June 13, 2020

The Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) published a May 8, 2020 Industry Circular #2020-3 titled, “Trade Practice Enforcement During COVID-19 Pandemic”, which provides helpful insight into the agency’s current stance on various trade practice issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Industry Circular addresses five main categories of activity: Product Returns; Extension ...

Businesses That Mandate Masks For Employees And Customers Need To Consider ADA Issues

by Fisher Phillips in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Food & Beverage, Legal, Lodging. Posted June 6, 2020

As more businesses begin to reopen, businesses face many difficult questions about requiring employees and customers to wear protective face coverings? However, businesses should not forget that, despite the onset of COVID-19 and drastic measures taken by local, state, and federal governments, the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) still apply to employers ...

Face Mask Policy Leads To COVID-19 Lawsuit Against Texas Restaurant

by Fisher Phillips in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Food & Beverage, Legal, Safety & Security. Posted May 28, 2020

Claiming that her employer prohibited her from wearing a face covering at work despite federal recommendations and local orders that such coverings should be worn by employees, a Texas cook just sued the restaurant that she says took her off the schedule after she objected to the company policy – and scored a victory in ...

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