Write an analytical research paper regarding legislation related to hospitality. Though the course has generally concentrated on lodging, this will be a broader field. The topics are the following;
• Raising the minimum wage for service industry workers in lodging
• The use of social media monitoring within background checks for prospective employees
• Should religious freedom and sincere faith and practice justify the denial of services to same-sex couples based on religious views of the service provider, IE honeymoon suite, bed & breakfast lodging, event planning
• Law enforcement access to guest records without a warrant [available upon request]
• Evicting registered but disruptive guests into recognizable dangerous conditions
• Utilization of work visa programs to staff hotels and resorts in the United States
• Should an innkeeper be liable for the spread of highly infectious disease on property
• Should “gig” based workers received Title VII protection
• Should the service of alcoholic beverages past the point of intoxication be the proximate cause for a passenger in a vehicle driven by the intoxicated guest
OPTIONAL: If there is another current issue influencing the hospitality industry that you feel you may find more interesting, then you may use that as your topic; however, you must have my expressed approval prior to doing so.
Utilizing an objective stance, you will identify your perspective of the subject. Research the subject and include past and current cases, precedent, current public and business owner’s perspectives, and any statistical information from a business point of view. You will need to reference the course readings and any external sources that you may find. You will use your research to identify the effect (s) of the topic on the industry and construct a persuasive argument of why or why not the identified effect(s) are a benefit or a hindrance.
You should try to do at least one interview. There is a whole nation of managers and operators that are just a phone call away, as well as legal professionals. Corporate offices can be approached as well. A transcript of the interview is not required. Reference the interview in writing supporting one of your points. Remember to use APA formatting for referencing correctly. To cite personal communication, you will use the following format, (J. Doe, personal communication, Jan. 1, 2001). You will not provide a reference entry for the interview.
Objectives
• Describe the development of rules regarding the rights and liabilities of the innkeeper
• Analyze the legal implications of management decisions within hospitality operations
• Analyze legislation influencing the hospitality industry.
