The Supreme Court’s recent landmark ruling that gives employers a powerful tool to fight back against regulatory overreach will have a broad impact on just about every area of workplace law – and every industry. We’re looking...more
Many employers in the hospitality industry are ramping up their hiring efforts as they get ready for their busiest season. Whether you’re operating a restaurant, hotel, swim club, tourist attraction, or other business that’s...more
5/14/2024
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Job Duties ,
Labor Law Violations ,
Minors ,
Posting Requirements ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Work Permits ,
Work Schedules
Hospitality employers will likely feel a big impact from the new federal overtime rule, which significantly raises the exempt salary threshold for certain employees in two phases. Specifically, the salary threshold for the...more
5/10/2024
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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Highly Compensated Employees ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Minimum Salary ,
New Rules ,
Over-Time ,
Salaried Employees ,
Wage and Hour ,
White-Collar Exemptions
When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more
12/4/2023
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Welcome to FP Forecast, a monthly outlook featuring Fisher Phillips thought leaders providing their insights into what employers can expect in 2022 and beyond. By following along each month, you’ll be in the best position to...more
7/21/2022
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Blockchain ,
College Athletes ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Misclassification ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Pay Data ,
Pay Transparency ,
Sports ,
Student Athletes ,
Tip Credit ,
Tipped Employees ,
Tips ,
Unions ,
Wage and Hour
West coast employers have been dealing with a new era of workplace litigation since the start of the pandemic, one that features increased claims, higher settlement demands, and more aggressive plaintiffs’ counsel – and if...more
As we predicted would happen in our Insight in July, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission just released guidance to clarify under what circumstances COVID-19 may be considered a disability under the ADA and the...more
Most hoteliers and restauranteurs are familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) requirements on providing access to patrons with disabilities. From braille menus to wheelchair accessible restrooms, the...more
We are over 18 months into battling the COVID-19 pandemic and health experts agree that vaccinations are our best weapon. This has led cities around the world, including several here in the United States, to implement vaccine...more
It’s been said that from crisis comes opportunity. And given that the COVID-19 pandemic has handed us the greatest collective crisis in our lifetimes, it should stand to reason that we should now be in the perfect position to...more
5/3/2021
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Governance ,
Data Security ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Foreign Workers ,
Form I-9 ,
Gig Economy ,
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Hiring & Firing ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Labor Relations ,
Legal Operations ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Remote Working ,
Staffing Agencies ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
There is a viral Tweet/meme that has been circulating. It asks: “What’s the one thing you DON’T want to change post-COVID?” The famous response: “Standing 6 feet away from me.” Because we appreciate a good meme at Fisher...more
4/5/2021
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employment Policies ,
Health and Safety ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Remote Working ,
Sick Leave ,
Vaccinations ,
Work Schedules ,
Workplace Safety
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...more
As hotels, resorts, casinos and restaurants re-open, there are challenges around every corner. The industry has weathered many storms, from terrorist threats to major weather events. A worldwide pandemic is a new challenge....more
7/31/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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Health and Safety ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Notification Requirements ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Public Health ,
Quarantine ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Sick Employees ,
Workplace Safety
As an increasing number of businesses begin to require face coverings in their facilities – whether as a result of a local legal mandate or in the interest of public safety – there has been a corresponding increase in the...more
Restaurants and hospitality businesses are on the front lines of dealing with the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. What should you consider in the coming days, weeks, and months to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis?...more
4/6/2020
/ Business Closures ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Food Service Workers ,
Health and Safety ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Paid Leave ,
Public Health ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws
Restaurants and Hospitality businesses are on the front lines of dealing with the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. What should you consider in the coming days, weeks, and months to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis?...more
3/18/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Medical Testing ,
Paid Leave ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Tax Credits ,
Unemployment Insurance ,
Unpaid Leave ,
Wage and Hour
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced settlements with two hotel properties to resolve complaints under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) involving service animals. In both...more
There’s a lot of confusion and questions about CBD products and what it means for CBD-related industries, especially those in the food and beverage industry. The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the “Farm...more
12/5/2019
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Beverage Manufacturers ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Controlled Substances ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Dietary Supplements ,
Farm Bill ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Health and Safety ,
Hemp ,
Interstate Commerce ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Marketing
Hotel and restaurant employers commonly require employees to wear uniforms, some as simple as a shirt with company logo, others requiring a more complete look: jacket or blouse and pants or skirt, or dress. Some employers,...more
6/11/2019
/ Dress Codes ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Minimum Wage ,
Non-Exempt Employees ,
Over-Time ,
Payroll Deductions ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Statutory Violations ,
Wage and Hour
In the first half of August 2018 alone, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed 16 lawsuits against employers—and hospitality employers should be especially wary about this surge of litigation, as...more
9/12/2018
/ Age Discrimination ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
EEO ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Pregnancy Discrimination ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Retaliation ,
Sexual Harassment
Newspaper headlines, television airwaves, and social media links are filled with companies dealing with crises on a near-daily basis. Just as Samsung learned in 2016 when its phones were catching on fire, and as United...more
6/3/2017
/ Catastrophic Events ,
Child Abduction ,
Crisis Management ,
Data Breach ,
Employee Training ,
Flooding ,
Food Contamination ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Hotels ,
Mass Shootings ,
Popular ,
Public Relations ,
Reputation Management ,
Resorts & Restaurants ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Risk Management ,
Samsung ,
Severe Weather ,
Social Media ,
Terrorist Acts ,
United Airlines ,
Workplace Violence ,
Wrongful Death
Fisher & Phillips recently submitted comments to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regarding the agency’s proposed Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation. The comments reflect an effort by the firm to ensure...more
Many hospitality employers impose strict guidelines on employee appearance, dress, and grooming – and for legitimate reasons. These rules protect your public image, promote a productive work environment, comply with health...more
At long last, the anxiously awaited proposed changes to the regulations defining federal wage and hour law have been published by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL). The changes, if adopted, would impact the determination...more
9/8/2015
/ Best Management Practices ,
Comment Period ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Exempt-Employees ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Hotels ,
Non-Exempt Employees ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Resorts & Restaurants ,
Wage and Hour
Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) issued an Administrator's Interpretation aimed at addressing what it characterizes as the “problematic trend” of employers misclassifying workers as independent contractors...more
9/2/2015
/ Administrative Interpretation ,
Affordable Care Act ,
Best Practices ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Economic Realities Test ,
Employee Definition ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Hotels ,
Independent Contractors ,
Misclassification