HospitalityLawyer.com

Vol. 1 Issue 2. May 2005

Employees in Armed Services Can Receive Supplemental Payments, If There Is No Ethical Conflict

Provided by Tom Clarke and Adrian Driscoll
Ropers Majeski Kohn & Bentley Law Firm

As the burden of the Global War on Terrorism continues to fall heavily upon civilian employees who are also members of the military Reserve and National Guard, many employers are supplementing the differential between their employees' civilian salaries and the smaller pay they may be receiving while called to temporary active duty. The problem arises when this suplemental pay conflicts with interests. This article explains details about suplemental pay and how to avoid confrontations.

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SAFETY & SECURITY SPOTLIGHT

For over twenty years, Safemark Systems has been meeting the guestroom safe needs of the hospitality industry by providing exceptional products and unmatched customer service.

It is estimated that 300,000 to 400,000 laptops are stolen every year. With high-speed internet access being the latest and greatest amenity that enhances the business traveler’s experience, the need for laptop friendly inn-room safes has become a high priority. This article provides a checklist when considering purchasing inn-room safes.

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If considering purchasing inn-room safes, please contact our sponsor Safemark

No-show Reservations: One of the Industry's Toughest Challenges

Provided by Stephen Barth

One of the most difficult tasks facing the lodging operator today is accurately forecasting contract capacity. “Perfect” sell-outs are celebrated by sales staff, but they are few and far between. When “perfect” sell-outs do not occur, the operator is faced either with the financial and public relations expense of “walking” a guest, or attempting to recoup potential losses from “no-shows.”

Overbooking and the subsequent consequence of having to walk guests has been the industry’s response to customers not showing up for their reservations. Several negative consequences occur, however, when a guest must be walked. Knowing how to reduce no-shows and consequently reducing possible litigation can prove to be beneficial to any operator. Although honoring all reservations and abiding by all reservation policies seems to be the reasonable way to avoid walking guests or potential losses, a great percentage of our industry does not practice this way.

This article will help to reduce no-show reservations and enhance your ability to collect when guaranteed reservations do not cancel on a timely manner.

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Announcements

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HOSPITALITY LAW Second Edition The new second edition gives students and managers background on safety and security requirements, disputes with customers, hiring and firing employees, liabilities associated with serving alcohol, and much more. The Academics Section of HospitalityLawyer.com has many resources for both faculty and students. You will find the PowerPoint outlines that accompany the textbook and links to major hospitality legal cases. » Visit John Wiley & Sons Website space space

ADAMS FACT BOOK 2005 The only book of its kind, Adams Fact Book is an invaluable quick-reference resource that provides information on the rules and regulations regarding the distribution and sale, marketing and merchandising of distilled spirits, wine and beer in all 50 states (and District of Columbia). » Visit the Adams Fact Book 2005 Website

Hospitality Law Conference

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Save the Date

4th ANNUAL HOSPITALITY

LAW CONFERENCE

February 2-3, 2006

Over 180 general counsel and executives of lodging, gaming, restaurant and club operations, risk managers, loss prevention directors, attorneys practicing in the hospitality industry, and hospitality law educators, attended the Third Annual Hospitality Law Conference.

If you were unable to attend, you can purchase the conference materials for only $95.00. The conference notebook, which includes all outlines and materials presented during the conference, is a unique tool for attorneys practicing in the industry, operators, and hospitality law faculty.

» Click Here to purchase a notebook.

California State Library

HospitalityLawyer.com is pleased to announce that the Ropers Majeski Kohn & Bentley law firm has recently joined us as the California State Library Sponsor. Thomas Clarke, Jr., Chair of the Hospitality Practice Group and his team will be providing laws and ordinances that affect the hospitality industry in the state of California.

State Library Access is one of the many benefits available to Website members.

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Forms, Checklists and Procedures Additions

HospitalityLawyer.com has recently added two more sections to our Forms, Checklists and Procedures.

• Employee Manual Clauses – this section provides various samples of employee manual clauses.

• Job Descriptions – this section provides sample job descriptions for over 50 different positions all across the hospitality industry.

Website members have unlimited access to these forms or you can purchase these individually for only $7.50.

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

iMi focuses on developing marketing promotions, incentive and recognition programs and interactive sales tools for the food and beverage hospitality industry. The tools and systems created are beneficial to companies interested in gaining value, increasing awareness, improving communications, educating and entertaining their target audiences… and ultimately driving sales.

iMi pioneered the on-premise segment's first premium brands beverage program with Marriott International in 1994, and continues to lead the industry in creating, designing and implementing multi-faceted supplier-supported sales, marketing and merchandising programs.

For more information or questions
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