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It’s Workplace Violence Prevention Month: Is Your Business Prepared?
April is Workplace Violence Prevention Month, serving as a reminder for all employers that dangerous altercations can happen anywhere, even at work. Anyone who comes in contact with your business – like guests, customers, patients, contractors, or even employees –
Resort Employee Can Proceed with Disability Suit Over Service Dog in Housing: What Hospitality Employers Should Know
A recent federal court ruling presents a cautionary tale for employers when handling employee disability-related requests. The US District Court for the District of Utah’s January 13 decision allows the employee to proceed with discrimination claims against a mountain resort
EEOC Revokes Workplace Guidance on Gender Identity: Here’s What Employers Need to Know
As we anticipated, the Trump administration rescinded Biden-era guidance yesterday on transgender rights in the workplace. In a 2-1 vote, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) scrapped enforcement guidance requiring employers to provide bathroom, dress, and pronoun accommodations to applicants
Websites Become New Litigation Battleground for Restaurant Industry: 5 Steps You Can Take to Avoid Problems in 2026
Restaurants have found themselves in the crosshairs of a nascent legal strategy targeting their use of commonplace tracking technologies like pixels, analytics, and session replay tools on their websites. Since 2022, hundreds of eating establishments, particularly those in California, have
H-2 Visas Get Final Overhaul Before Change in Power in D.C. – 3 Biggest Changes for Employers
Federal immigration officials announced final rules to modernize the H-2A and H-2B temporary worker programs last week in an effort to enhance flexibility, strengthen worker protections, and improve program efficiency beginning January 17, 2025. These changes from the Department of
FP Pop Quiz: Test Your 2025 Workplace Law Knowledge
Did you keep up with all the workplace law updates in 2025? Take our quiz to see if you can score a perfect 10 or need to do some catch-up work. After jotting down your answers, use the answer key
Thinking About Traveling Internationally? What Foreign Nationals Should Know Before Leaving the U.S.
As we head into the holiday season, many foreign nationals living and working in the United States are considering international travel. Before making plans, it’s important to understand that international travel can still carry significant risks — especially for those
Holiday Headaches to Avoid: Safety and Pay Practices Businesses Should Consider for the Colder Months Ahead
With the winter season and snowier conditions just around the corner, is your business prepared for the cold weather safety and leave requests that are also on the forecast? When snow or ice makes it difficult for staff to travel
FP Snapshot for Hospitality Employers: Appeals Courts Split on Liability Standard for Workplace Harassment by Non-Employees
Welcome to this edition of FP Snapshot for Hospitality Employers, where we take a quick snapshot look at a recent significant workplace law development with an emphasis on how it impacts employers in the hospitality industry. This edition is devoted
Navigating Legal Risk in the Remote Work Era
The widespread adoption of remote work arrangements has reframed the employment landscape, offering organizations access to a broader talent pool and increased operational flexibility. However, this reorganization also presents complex legal challenges—many of which remain underappreciated. As employees work from locations that may be hundreds or
GrayRobinson Appoints Elizabeth DeConti to Lead Regulated Products Section
ORLANDO, Fla. – GrayRobinson is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth A. DeConti to lead its Regulated Products Section, which includes the firm’s nationally ranked Alcohol Law Team. “We are excited to have Elizabeth DeConti leading our Regulated Products Section,” said GrayRobinson President
From Joint Employers to Oyster Shuckers: DOL Issues Opinion Letters on Hospitality Sector Wage Issues
Is an oyster shucker who works in the “front of the house” allowed to share in the tip pool? Are a hotel restaurant and related members club joint employers for overtime purposes? The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued