What made you want to run for the state House?
I’ve always been involved in legislative issues that affected the restaurant industry throughout my career. It was important to fight for, or against, legislation that impacted us. At home in Bucks County, I was appointed to Richland Township’s Planning Commission and was Chairman of the Preservation Board. I was then...
Industry of Goodness
“Being a good neighbor is simply good for business,” wrote Jim Fris, PRLA vice chairman and COO of PJW Restaurant Group, for FSR Magazine this summer. “Community outreach remains one of our guiding principles and is fully ingrained in our culture. By supporting causes and groups that our customers care about, we’ve gained an enormous amount of...
Building on decades of investments in safety and security and in coordination with security experts, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the major hotel brands in membership announced the 5-Star Promise, a pledge to provide hotel employees across the U.S. with employee safety devices (ESDs) and commit to enhanced policies, trainings, and resources that together are aimed...
What made you want to run for public office?
My father encouraged me to be involved in the political process shortly after I graduated from high school. At that time the voting age was 21. Following that encouragement, I participated in local politics and worked behind the scenes on many campaigns. I also served as Lycoming County chairman. I had...
Supervisors and managers, particularly in the hospitality and tourism sectors, should receive training on how to recognize and deal with employees who have job performance, personal, and family problems that could be related to alcohol or other drugs.
To maximize the effectiveness of a drug-free workplace policy and program, customized supervisor training should consider the characteristics of the workplace and...
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Primary Election Results
With primary elections complete, the legislature is gearing up for budget season and a short and sweet fall session before the general election in November. Some key primary wins of note are:
Lou Barletta won the nomination for U.S. Senate and will face Sen. Bob Casey in the fall.
Scott Wagner and Jeff Bartos won the...
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is in the grips of an acute epidemic of drug abuse and drug-related overdoses. It is equally affecting every urban and rural area of our state and shows no signs of waning. In 2016, more than 4,627 Pennsylvanians died as a result of drug abuse, with thousands more affected by addiction either personally, or through...
Society’s attitude towards marijuana has changed rapidly in the last several years. As a society, we have moved from a war on drugs to having most states legalize some form of marijuana use and possession. Pennsylvania is no exception. On May 17, 2016, Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act went into effect. The Medical Marijuana Act allows patients with certain medical...
Approaching an Employee in a Possible Drug or Alcohol Crisis
Ask the employee to come to a private area with another supervisor, a human resources representative, security, or some combination of these. Inquire, in a nonjudgmental tone, about the behavior, rumor, or report. Stick to the facts, and do not involve the names of other employees.
Express your concern. Keep in...
In the last issue, we introduced our standing Safety and Security Column by defining workplace violence. We continue with part two, where we will cover basic warning signs and triggers.
In the aftermath of a violent event, people wonder if there were warning signs that were overlooked. The answer is often “yes,” the perpetrator had displayed signs or behaviors that...
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