Legally Hiring in Hospitality: Compliance, Screening & Risk Management (Presented by HospitalityLawyer.com)

This session covers the critical first steps in legally compliant hiring, from crafting job postings that avoid discriminatory language to defining essential functions and accurate qualifications. Participants will learn best practices for interviews, reference checks, criminal background screening, and understanding negligent hiring liability.

Explore the major federal employment discrimination laws including the Civil Rights Act, ADA, ADEA, and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. This session examines protected classes, accommodation requirements for disabilities, religion, and pregnancy, and how to navigate these obligations during candidate selection.

Learn the essential requirements for I-9 form completion, including proper documentation of identity and work eligibility within mandated timeframes. This session also covers E-Verify requirements, common compliance pitfalls, and the importance of regular self-audits to avoid significant fines.

Understand the at-will employment doctrine, its limitations, and how collective bargaining agreements change the employment relationship. This session addresses independent contractor classification risks, staffing agency joint employment concerns, and National Labor Relations Act protections that apply to all employers regardless of union presence.