The document discusses the role of labor unions in the tourism industry, highlighting their functions such as bargaining, advocacy, and worker protection. It addresses both positive impacts, like improved wages and job security for workers, and negative aspects, including limitations on individuality. Additionally, it outlines legal protections for employees in the tourism sector, including anti-discrimination laws and safety standards.

1. Role of Labor Unions in the Tourism
Industry and Legal Aspects of
Employment

2. LABOR UNIONS

3.  KEY FUNCTIONS of LABOUR UNIONS:
 Bargaining
 Advocacy
 Protection
 Education
 Ensure fair treatment
 Organization

4.  The Role of Labor Unions in the
Tourism Industry:
Tourism Industry
 Encompasses hospitality
Transportation
 Travel agencies
 Entertainment sectors.
Union Involvement
 Hospitality workers
 Airlines and Travel Agents
 Tour Guides & Cruise
Industry

5. IMPACT ON THE INDUSTRY
POSITIVE
IMPACTS
Labor unions can
negotiate better
wages and working
conditions for hotel
workers.
They can also
regulate the
relationship
between workers
and employers
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IMPACTS
Labor unions can
also discourage
individuality and
limit creativity
Workers may be
bound by union
decisions, even if
they disagree with
them.

6. BENEFITS OF LABOR UNIONS TO WORKERS IN
TOURISM:
Better Pay and Benefits
Job Security
Health and Safety Standards
Work-Life Balance

7. NEGLIGENT HIRING

8. Elements of Negligent Hiring:
1) The employer knew or should have known
about the potential for harm caused by the
employee’s actions.
2) The employer failed to investigate the
employee's background properly.
3) The employee’s actions resulted in harm.

9. Common Law
Legal Precedents:
Courts may hold employers
accountable if an employee’s
prior criminal history,
driving record, or
lack of proper qualifications
were overlooked during the hiring
process.

10.  EMPLOYEE RIGHTS IN THE TOURISM
INDUSTRY
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 Legal Protections for Employees:

11. SPECIFIC PROTECTIONS IN TOURISM:
 Tourism Workers'
Compensation
 Anti-Discrimination
Laws
 Unions' Role
Coverage for employees injured on
the job.
Ensures employees are not
discriminated against based on
race, gender, disability, etc.
Advocate for better working conditions,
especially in seasonal or low-wage jobs in
the tourism sector.

12. The Hiring Process
 Background Checks and Interviews
 Purpose
 Relevance in Tourism
Legal Considerations in
Background Checks
Importance of
Background Checks
 Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
 EEOC Guidelines

13. Interview Process &
Fair Employment Practices
Best Practices for Interviews:
 Structured Interviews
 Behavioral Interviewing
Legal Protections During Interviews:
 Employers must avoid questions about
race, age, religion, or marital status
(violating anti-discrimination laws).
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
Prohibits discrimination based on disability.
Employers must provide reasonable accommodations
during the interview process.

14. Challenges in the Tourism Industry
Seasonal Work and Labor Unions
Globalization and Outsourcing
Labor Shortages

15. CONCLUSION

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