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Workplace violence poses a serious concern for businesses across all industries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), reported that out of the 5,486 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2022, 524 deaths were homicides, an 8.9% increase from 2021.
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Workplace violence poses a serious concern for businesses across all industries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), reported that out of the 5,486 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2022, 524 deaths were homicides, an 8.9% increase from 2021. As an employer, understanding the warning signs of potential violence and taking proactive steps to create a safe and secure work environment for your employees is more important than ever.

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Hospitality Industry Faces Increased Pressure Over Worker Burnout, Outdated Training
August, 27 2024 via HR Dive

In the survey of 500 U.S. hospitality front-line managers, 47% reported experiencing burnout, and 68% said members of their teams have expressed burnout. Beyond that, 64% said workers have left their roles specifically due to burnout.

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Heat Stress in the Workplace: How Businesses Can Protect Employees
August, 15 2024 via Global Guardian

Due to climate change, heat waves across the globe are more frequent and intense. We are no longer living in the summers of years past — it's not just “hot” anymore, but often dangerously so. With this in mind, businesses must recognize the potential dangers to their workforce and understand best practices for heat stress prevention in the workplace. 

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#NoFilter: Outside-of-Work Social Media Posts Can Create a Hostile Work Environment
August 15, 2024 via Cozen O' Connor

Prior to the advent of social media, employers were generally comfortable drawing a bright line between what employees did on their own time and workplace misconduct. Those bygone times, however, have been replaced by a modern era wherein employers are forced to apply employment laws created before the personal computer to their workforce located in an increasingly virtual world. 

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Time Off for Salaried Employees: Are You Navigating the Legal Maze Correctly?

August 15, 2024 via HospitalityNet

Handling time off for salaried employees can be a delicate balancing act, especially in the hospitality industry where operations run around the clock. For General Managers and senior-level hoteliers, understanding the legal nuances of pay deductions for salaried, exempt employees is crucial to avoid costly mistakes.


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A North Carolina restaurant franchisee has agreed to pay $40,000 and take other corrective measures to settle a religious discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the EEOC after being accused of denying a cook’s no-Sundays request. While restaurant employers have long been grappling with the challenges of a persistent labor shortage, and staffing becomes even more complicated due to employees’ individual availability and scheduling requests, this recent settlement highlights why it is crucial to understand the potential legal implications of denying an employee’s scheduling request when it is tied to a religious belief. Here is what you need to know about the settlement and six steps you can take to help protect your restaurant and comply with federal and local discrimination laws.

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