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5 Tips to Avoid Workplace Retaliation Claims

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Legal. Posted September 7, 2023

Employers know how important it is to comply with workplace anti-discrimination laws – but equally important is ensuring that employees who complain about perceived discrimination are not retaliated against for doing so, even if the underlying claim is never proved. Why is this so important? Retaliation is the most common type of claim filed with ...

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Virtual Form I-9 Inspection Pilot Program for Non-E-Verify Employers

by Cozen O'Connor in Human Resources, Legal. Posted August 31, 2023

On August 3, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a new pilot program for virtual Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification inspections that would apply to employers not currently enrolled in E-Verify. This proposed new rule will be open for comments for the next 60 days before its planned implementation into the Federal Register. ...

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Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Goes Into Effect

by Anderson Kill in Human Resources, Legal. Posted August 15, 2023

On June 27, 2023 the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect, and the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) began accepting charges under the new law. Signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022, the PWFA requires “covered employers” to provide “reasonable accommodations” to workers with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, ...

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Hotel Guest Privacy & Security: The “Keys” of a Secure Guest Experience

by HospitalityLawyer.com in Human Resources, Legal, Lodging, Safety & Security. Posted August 7, 2023

Moderated by Stephen Barth, this recorded presentation features a discussion about the crucial matter of key security and control in the hotel industry. Gain insights from Brad Bonnell, Principal at Hotel Security Group; Paul Frederik, President of Hospitality Security Advisors; Salvatore Caccavale, Principal at Global Hospitality Security Solutions; and Vince Vittatoe, CEO of Vittatoe Consulting. ...

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Carbon Neutrality Suit Against Delta Airlines Signals the Arrival Time of “Greenwashing” Litigation

by Foley Lardner in Legal, Travel. Posted August 1, 2023

A recent class action filed against Delta Airlines is among the first major consumer cases targeting claims of carbon neutrality. The complaint, filed in Mayanna Berrin v. Delta Airlines Inc., No. 2:23-cv-04150 (C.D. Cal.) on May 30, 2023, in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, takes aim at Delta Airlines’ “carbon neutral” representations, ...

FOOD HALLS: Legal Risk Considerations

by HospitalityLawyer.com in Food & Beverage, Legal. Posted July 27, 2023

The food hall revolution has captured the attention of both restaurant consumers and developers. Consumers are drawn to food halls due to the abundance of menu choices they offer, while developers see them as a way to mitigate investment volatility by licensing space to multiple food service entities under one roof. The food courts and ...

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Blurred Lines for Today’s Workplace: Employer Liability for Employee Conduct Outside of the Traditional Workplace

by Katharine Beattie in Human Resources, Legal. Posted July 25, 2023

In a post-pandemic world, the four walls of the office no longer define the workplace. With more and more employees working either remotely or in hybrid roles, employers need to be mindful of their obligations to ensure that their employees are protected from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, no matter where the employees find themselves working. ...

Legal Developments in the U.S. and EU, Growing Concerns with Generative AI, Chargeback Challenges, and EU Commission’s Designation of Booking.com Under DSA

by Greg Duff in Legal, Technology, Travel. Posted July 20, 2023

This week’s Update features a number of important legal updates – both in the U.S. and in the EU. The next 6-9 months should prove to be interesting as the EU moves forward with the implementation of its new digital legal framework – the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA). I hope ...

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10 Reasons Why It Is Critical For Employers To Get OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Right — And How to Ensure It is Done Right

by Conn Maciel Carey in Human Resources, Insurance & Loss Prevention, Legal, Risk Management. Posted July 17, 2023

Although OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting has always been important from an OSHA compliance perspective, making correct recording and reporting decisions (i.e., not over- or under- recording or reporting) has never been more vital than it is today. We are at a moment in OSHA’s history when the agency is clearly staffing up ...

New Wave of ADA Website Lawsuits

by Jordan Schwartz in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Legal, Lodging, Technology. Posted June 5, 2018

Recently, there have been a slew of lawsuits filed across the country alleging that owners and operators of hotels and other places of lodging are using websites that violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). These lawsuits are different than the wave of lawsuits and demand letters sent to so many hotels and other places ...

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