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Wage and Hour Woes

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources. Posted March 31, 2016

Wage and hour woes in the hospitality industry Andria Ryan of Fisher & Phillips provides an in-depth look at the wage and hour woes including penalities and areas known for violations. Are you prepared for an unannounced visit from the DOL? There are a number of areas that are of particular concern regarding the hospitality ...

It’s Time for Employers to Go to the Next Level In Preventing Workplace Violence

by Howard Mavity in Human Resources, Insurance & Loss Prevention, Safety & Security. Posted March 5, 2016

I recently met with an international company which has armed security responders at some facilities, guards at others, and nothing at public establishments among its diverse operations. We talked about protecting lone employees working at customers’ sites or alone at late hours, as well as how to protect employees working in situations where police are ...

OSHA’s Recordkeeping Posting Required on February 1: Are You Ready?

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources. Posted January 12, 2016

OSHA’s recordkeeping standard requires all non-exempt employers to post their 300A Summaries for each establishment for three (3) months starting February 1. OSHA reviewed its standard on occupational injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting requirement and the revisions became effective on January 1, 2015. The revised rule on recordkeeping dramatically increased employers’ reporting requirements. In ...

Employers Reminded Of Workplace Violence Dangers

by Melody Rayl in Human Resources, Insurance & Loss Prevention. Posted December 7, 2015

A new case on workplace violence in Missouri demonstrates the practical and legal challenges many employers face in today’s environment. The case shows the risk extends beyond violence by employees to violence by nonemployees – particularly in situations involving domestic abuse. Background: Employee Assigns Partial Blame For Tragedy On EmployerThe facts of the case are ...

Would You Drop to the Floor If Shooting Broke Out In Your Workplace?

by Howard Mavity in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Safety & Security. Posted September 14, 2015

With depressing regularity, we receive calls asking for guidance in evaluating and responding to potential workplace violence threats. The threats are rarely serious but in this era, one can never ignore concerns. There are no easy formulas to determine if a threat is genuine. If you review the factors that may indicate that someone is ...

Tattoos, Haircuts, and Head Coverings

by Andria Ryan in Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Lodging. Posted June 11, 2015

There is no legal requirement that an employer adopt a dress or appearance policy, but many restaurant and hospitality employers are looking to create (or maintain) a certain image. For good business reasons, hospitality employers adopt policies regulating dress and appearance in their workplaces. Employers may not only dictate uniform requirements, but they may expect a certain style and ...

Employee Theft – Protecting More Than Property

by Andria Ryan in Human Resources, Insurance & Loss Prevention. Posted June 11, 2015

The problem of employee theft in hotels is an age-old problem. Businesses lose billion of dollars each year in employee theft. And hotels, by nature, present numerous opportunities for employee theft from guests and the house. Theft in a hotel can take many forms – from identity theft to credit card fraud to theft of ...

Why Would Employees Tease About Nooses In 2013?

by Howard Mavity in Human Resources, Legal. Posted June 9, 2015

It was surprising and disappointing to read about a punitive damages award against a North Carolina employer who allegedly tolerated employees referring to an African-American coworker as a “coon” and offering him a hangman’s noose. It’s 2013, not 1960. It’s bad enough when one has to defend against fabricated allegations about racial slurs and name calling, ...

Employment Law Litigation: Count the Cost Before Waging the War

by Richard Meneghello in Legal. Posted June 9, 2015

When Sun Tzu wrote “The Art of War” in the sixth century B.C., he probably wasn’t thinking about how his advice would apply to employment law litigation in the 21st century, but he might as well have. One of his most famous quotes from that epic military treatise is “Those who wish to fight must ...

Deep-Fried Discrimination Claim: Lisa T. Jackson v. Paula Deen, et al.

by Craig Cowart in Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Legal. Posted June 4, 2015

The whole country watched as celebrity chef Paula Deen was roasted over the lawsuit filed by a former general manager of a Deen-affiliated restaurant. Now that the media storm is starting to fade, what lessons can employers and human resources professionals learn from what happened? Keep reading for a recipe to keep you “out of the frying pan” ...

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