RHM 251 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Family And Medical Leave Act Of 1993, Quid Pro Quo, Credit History

• School: University of Alabama
• Department: Hospitalityand Management
• Course: RHM 251
• Professor: Ardis Hancock

Document Summary

Civil rights act: now able to sue for damage awards and requested by a trial. Family medical leave act: employers with 50 or more employees within a 75 mile radius can have medical leave for certain complications. Areas of abuse and litigation in hospitality operations: Hospitality operation is largest employer of minimum wage employees. Have poor records of promotion for women to top management positions. Many females working for male managers to create conditions sexul harassment. =employers must keep workplace free from individuals who attempt religious discrimination. Employment-at-will clause allows an employer to terminate with/without any notice for further reason. Must have written approval by applicant/employee to obtain copies of credit report. If employer takes adverse action based on credit report it must provide the applicant with the name, address and phone # of agency provided reports.