Legislator Spotlight – Rep. Craig Staats
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....
Industry of Opportunity & Goodness
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...
Hotel Industry Launches 5-Star Promise Initiative to Enhance Hotel Safety
Building on decades of investments in safety and security and in coordination with security experts, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the...
Legislator Spotlight – Senator Gene Yaw
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...
Training Supervisors How to Recognize and Respond to Substance Abuse Issues
Supervisors and managers, particularly in the hospitality and tourism sectors, should receive training on how to recognize and deal with employees who have job...
Legislative Corner—Summer 2018
State Items
Primary Election Results
With primary elections complete, the legislature is gearing up for budget season and a short and sweet fall session before the...
Addressing Substance Abuse in the Workplace Before it Becomes a Legal Issue & Doing...
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...
Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act—What Employers Need to Know
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...
Responding to a Crisis Safely
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...
Workplace Violence – Warning Signs and Triggers
In the last issue, we introduced our standing Safety and Security Column by defining workplace violence. We continue with part two, where we will...