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Online Travel Update: Expedia’s Asia/Pacific Expansion, Hopper’s Operational Shifts, and an ADA Case Update

by Greg Duff in Human Resources, Legal, Lodging, Travel. Posted November 28, 2023

This Update features a variety of stories, including the latest on Hopper and its apparent ongoing transition. Enjoy.

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Online Travel Update: California Tackles Hidden Fees, Hopper’s Supplier Shift, and Booking.com’s Advertising Strategy

by Greg Duff in Legal, Lodging, Travel. Posted November 21, 2023

Resort fees garnered most of the industry’s headlines this past week as California’s governor signed legislation prohibiting hidden fees and the Federal Trade Commission finally released its proposed federal trade regulation – “Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees.” The good news is that both laws appear to apply equally to suppliers and third party distribution ...

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EEOC Issues Proposed Enforcement Guidance on Harassment and Addresses LGBTQ and Racial Employment Issues

by John S. Lord Jr in Human Resources, Legal, Safety & Security. Posted November 16, 2023

Sexual orientation, gender identity, and race continue to be widely discussed and politicized throughout the U.S. Issues related to these protected categories also continue to arise in the workplace. The EEOC recently issued proposed enforcement guidance that will help employers address emerging issues related to these categories, including issues related to employee conflict at work. For example, ...

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2023 Year-End Reminders and 2024 Employment Law Changes

by Francesca Giderof in Human Resources, Legal. Posted November 14, 2023

As 2024 approaches, employers should be mindful of the following 2023 employment requirements, as well as laws which are effective January 1, 2024. If you have any questions regarding compliance on the below requirements, please reach out to your servicing Laner Muchin attorney. 1. Paid Leave for All Workers Act One of the biggest changes ...

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OSHA Proposes Rule that May Allow Union Organizers and Plaintiffs’ Attorneys to “Walk Around” Workplaces

by Conn Maciel Carey in Human Resources, Legal. Posted November 9, 2023

Earlier in October, OSHA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for a “Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process” Rule, which would expand the circumstances when non-employees, particularly union representatives at non-union workplaces, can accompany OSHA inspectors during enforcement inspections. The proposed rule would allow union representatives, other labor or community activist groups, and even plaintiffs’ attorneys (or their ...

Important Information Regarding Corporate Transparency Act Which May Require Action in 2024

by Larry Laubach in Legal. Posted November 7, 2023

A new regulation under the federal Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) will require disclosure of information about all corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships (unless exempt) and personal information about their beneficial owners as well as personal information about the persons who form those entities. This requirement is effective on January 1, 2024 for all ...

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Are cyberattacks an OSHA Issue?

by John Ho in Human Resources, Insurance & Loss Prevention, Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted October 31, 2023

As technology evolves, unfortunately, so do ways to hack that technology. The recent cyberattacks in several casinos in Las Vegas are just one recent example of the growing concern about cyberattacks on businesses and the tremendous consequences and liability that may result from such attacks. Could OSHA be one such concern? At first blush, any ...

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Remember to Include Non-Discretionary Income When Calculating Overtime Pay Under the FLSA

by Daniel Kaplan in Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management. Posted October 26, 2023

One of the most common mistakes made by employers is the failure to properly calculate the regular rate when paying overtime compensation to employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is a cornerstone of labor law in the United States, intended to ensure that employees receive fair compensation for their work. One crucial aspect ...

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Are Random Acts of Violence Recordable OSHA Injuries?

by John Ho in Human Resources, Legal, Safety & Security. Posted October 19, 2023

According to a recent OSHA standard interpretation letter, probably yes. In the May 17, 2023 letter, an employee drove the company vehicle on a public roadway between service calls. As the employee approached a car accident, the driver who caused the accident entered the company’s vehicle, shot the employee, stole the vehicle, and fled the ...

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How to Safely Respond to Medical Episodes in a Hotel

by HospitalityLawyer.com in Legal, Lodging, Safety & Security. Posted October 17, 2023

At some point in their careers, hotel employees may be required to respond to a medical episode in one of the following circumstances: For the non-medical career professional, responding to a medical episode may be unnerving. The COVID-19 pandemic has added to the growing list of concerns of first responders along with the fear of ...

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