De Facto Security Standards: Operators at Risk
Hotel security standards required by law tell only half the story: Actual court decisions are equally valid when it comes time to enforce the rule of “reasonable care.” Our survey of hotel owners and operators collected data about court-mandated security standards and we discuss which of those standards hoteliers consider important and which are controversial
Violent crime in the US hospitality workplace: facing up to the problem
Suggests that violent crime has become an increasing problem in the USA. What academic work has been done on the issue of security, has tended to focus on the guest as opposed to the employee. Yet, recent statistics have revealed that the hospitality industry is among the most dangerous to work for in terms of workplace violence. Identifies the various types of workplace violence, and examines relevant US government data that identify dangerous occupations and places of work. Then outlines the changing regulatory and legal environment facing employers, and presents a number of practical steps that can be taken to make the workplace more secure.
Avoiding and Surviving Lawsuits: The Executive Guide to Strategic Legal Planning for Business
Offers a range of preventive legal strategies in six functional areas: personal injury, product liability, contracts, competitor relations, employment issues, and business structure. Provides checklists to help review and evaluate a wide range of specific problem areas.