Safety & Security

Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention for Lodging Staff

by HospitalityLawyer.com in Safety & Security. Posted August 13, 2026

Human trafficking doesn’t always look the way you expect, and it can happen in any hotel. Could your team recognize the warning signs? In this training from HospitalityLawyer.com®, Brad Bonnell and Salvatore Caccavale, joined by moderator Stephen Barth, help hotel staff understand what trafficking can look like in a hospitality setting and how to professionally ...

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Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Hits NYC: What Employers Across the Country Need to Know About Prevention and Legal Exposure

by Fisher Phillips in Legal, Safety & Security. Posted August 4, 2026

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has sickened dozens of people since early July, hospitalized more than a dozen, and claimed at least five lives this month, putting the spotlight on a workplace safety issue that many employers assume doesn’t apply to them. Legionnaires’ is a severe form of pneumonia caused by ...

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Beyond Active Shooters: The Hidden Scope of Workplace Violence in Hospitality

by HUB International in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Legal, Safety & Security. Posted July 22, 2026

The One-Minute Takeaway: Workplace violence toward workers in the hospitality industry goes beyond physical harm. Recognizing and addressing more common issues like customer verbal abuse, threats, intimidation and harassment can help prevent escalation and keep your workforce safe. When people think of workplace violence, situations involving active shooters, mass casualty events and headlines that dominate ...

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6 Tips for Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees Who Travel Abroad for Work Assignments

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted July 7, 2026

For many employees, an international assignment or business trip is an exciting professional opportunity. But for LGBTQ+ employees, travel to certain countries may involve additional obstacles, including safety concerns, privacy issues, and legal or cultural risks. More than 60 countries still criminalize same-sex relationships, and penalties can be severe. You can help reduce risk and ...

It’s Workplace Violence Prevention Month: Is Your Business Prepared?

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted March 31, 2026

April is Workplace Violence Prevention Month, serving as a reminder for all employers that dangerous altercations can happen anywhere, even at work. Anyone who comes in contact with your business – like guests, customers, patients, contractors, or even employees – can create a safety risk. And these risks can vary depending on what industry you’re ...

Holiday Headaches to Avoid: Safety and Pay Practices Businesses Should Consider for the Colder Months Ahead

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Safety & Security. Posted November 25, 2025

With the winter season and snowier conditions just around the corner, is your business prepared for the cold weather safety and leave requests that are also on the forecast? When snow or ice makes it difficult for staff to travel to work or forces you to close your operations altogether, you may be obligated to ...

FP’s Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Kit for Employers

by Hannah Sweiss in Human Resources, Insurance & Loss Prevention, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted April 22, 2025

April is Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month, and employers should use this as an opportunity to learn more about this critical safety issue and how to address it. We’ll cover the latest workplace violence data and developments – including key risk factors and compliance obligations – and equip you with 10 prevention strategies to help ...

Protecting Data While Traveling Internationally: An Employer’s Guide for Foreign Nationals and Other Global-Traveling Workers

by David Jones in Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted April 11, 2025

International travel may pose serious data security risks – especially for your foreign national workers carrying sensitive, proprietary, or regulated information. Travelers must be aware of potential border inspections, surveillance practices abroad, and export control regulations that may impact their devices and data. What does your organization need to know about these significant risks, and ...

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Safety & Security: Best Practices for Housekeepers in Hotels

by HospitalityLawyer.com in Legal, Lodging, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted January 28, 2025

This four-part video series from HospitalityLawyer.com® focuses on essential housekeeping safety and security practices in the hotel industry. Moderated by Stephen Barth, with expert insights from Brad Bonnell, Vince Vittatoe, and Salvatore Caccavale, the series provides housekeepers with critical knowledge and actionable steps to enhance hotel safety. This series equips management and housekeepers with the ...

Nearly Half of All Hospitality Worker Fatalities in 2023 Were Caused By Workplace Violence: 10 Steps You Can Take to Address Workplace Dangers

by Fisher Phillips in Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted January 16, 2025

Recently released statistics revealed that over 250 workers in the hospitality industry were killed on the job in the most recent reporting year, demonstrating once again that employers need to take safety seriously. According to the December 19 government release, the leading cause of workplace fatalities among restaurant and lodging workers was violent acts, accounting ...