A Look Back At 2019

Top 5 Articles of 2019

With the start of a new year and decade, we wanted to take a look back at the most popular articles that were featured in this newsletter series throughout 2019.

1. MAY ISSUE

closeup of police badge and bulletproof vest

How Hoteliers Should Handle Law Enforcement Requests

April 19, 2019 via Hotel News Now

While it’s important for hoteliers to cooperate with lawful requests from law enforcement agencies, an attorney at the recent Hospitality Law Conference explained why they need to be careful when it comes to requests for guests’ information.

2. FEBRUARY ISSUE

do not disturb sign being placed onto door handle

Discovering Illegal Operations in a Guestroom

January 18, 2019 via Lodging Magazine

Discovering and responding to an illegal operation (drug sales, sex and human trafficking, fencing stolen property, etc.) that is being conducted out of a guestroom demands alertness by all levels of staff, tact, and, above all, ensuring that we maintain the safety of our staff and our guests while also adhering to guest privacy policies.

3. MARCH ISSUE

Service Animals, Assistance Animals, Comfort Animals—And The Occasional Miniature Horse

February 23, 2019 via ConvergeBlog

Given the menagerie of terms, it is easy to see why some business owners are quite confused about what to do when they are asked to permit an animal in their places of business. Part of the confusion comes from the multitude of federal laws on the topic (not to mention laws passed by some state and local governments).

4. MARCH ISSUE

Coming Clean About Religious Discrimination: How A Hotel’s "Sins" Resulted In The "Holy Grail" Of Verdicts For A Dishwasher

March 1, 2019 via Fisher Phillips

A Florida federal jury recently handed down a shocking $21.5 million verdict in favor of a dishwasher alleging religious discrimination when she was fired after refusing to work Sundays. This case begs the question…how did this happen?! And what can you do to make sure it doesn’t happen to you?

5. OCTOBER ISSUE

Hoteliers Have 3 Months To Adjust To New Overtime Rule

September 27, 2019 via Hotel News Now

Starting in January 2020, the new rule, under the Fair Labor Standard Act, would classify employees who earn at least $684 per week ($35,568 a year) as exempt, allowing employers to place them on salary.

From all of us at HospitalityLawyer.com, we wish you a peaceful 2020!

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