Wrongful termination claims are among the costliest and reputation-damaging exposures for restaurants, bars, hotels and other hospitality operators in the United States. This guide focuses …
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Paid Leave, Scheduling Laws and the New Wave of State Labor Rules Affecting Hospitality
The restaurant and hospitality industries are in the crosshairs of a new regulatory wave: expanded paid leave, predictable-scheduling / “fair workweek” rules, and city- and …
Investigating Employee Complaints: Steps to Reduce Litigation and Regulatory Exposure
Focused for restaurant and hospitality operators in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City Employee complaints in restaurants and hotels — from harassment and …
Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Claims in Restaurants and Hotels
Workplace harassment and discrimination claims can cripple a hospitality operation — financially, operationally and reputationally. For restaurants and hotels in major U.S. markets (New York …
Best Practices for Onboarding, Policies and Performance Documentation to Reduce Employment Liability
Content pillar: Employment & Labor Liability in Hospitality — focus: restaurants, hotels and foodservice operators in the USA (New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, …
Employee Classification in Hospitality: Independent Contractor vs Employee and Legal Consequences
Accurate worker classification is a core compliance issue for restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses. Misclassifying workers as independent contractors when they function as employees …
Employment and Labor Liability in Hospitality: The Operator’s Compliance Roadmap
Operating restaurants, bars, hotels and other hospitality venues in the United States means navigating a complex and evolving employment and labor landscape. From hourly wage …
Wage and Hour Risks for Hospitality: Overtime, Tip Pooling and Meal Break Rules
Hospitality operators in the USA — restaurants, bars, hotels and catering firms — face persistent wage-and-hour exposure that flows directly into large back-pay awards, statutory …
How to Structure a Multi-Location Insurance Program for Restaurants and Hotels
Running a multi-location restaurant or hotel chain in the United States changes insurance from a single-policy purchase into a strategic program. A properly structured program …
How Premiums Are Determined and Practical Steps to Lower Insurance Costs in Hospitality
The hospitality industry — restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels, and catering operations — operates with unique liability exposures that directly affect insurance premiums. In high-cost U.S. …