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Reports, guides, briefings, and alerts for US hotel operators.

Reports

Original data analysis on enforcement patterns and penalties for hotel operators in United States.

Fire Safety

Florida Hospitality Fires: One Reported Every Ten Hours

Florida fire departments reported 2,718 restaurant, bar, and hotel fires to NFIRS over 2022-2024. Just 13 records account for 68% of the $66.3M reported loss.

Data: NFIRS 2022-2024; USFA restaurant benchmark 2011-2013 and hotel/motel benchmark 2014-20165 min read
Employment

DOL Has Recovered $57M From Florida Hospitality

$57.5M in DOL back wages from Florida hospitality across 6,916 cases. Overtime drove 58% of it, not the minimum wage everyone watches.

Data: WHISARD findings 1999-2026; extracted Jun 20267 min read

Briefings

Short, practical explainers on inspections, incident response, and day-to-day compliance for hotel operators in United States.

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OSHA Inspection Records for Florida Restaurants and Hotels

Restaurants may be exempt from OSHA injury logs but still need written safety programs. Check the records Florida restaurants, bars and hotels must keep.

9 min read
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OSHA HazCom 2024: Florida Substance Updates Due November 20, 2026

November 20, 2026 is OSHA's deadline for necessary substance updates. Florida restaurants and hotels can check SDSs, labels, programs and training.

5 min read

Florida’s Failed Business Tax Repeal Did Not Cancel Renewals

Florida’s business-tax repeal failed and the September renewal deadline stood. Unpaid receipts now carry penalties; check the balance with the issuing tax collector.

3 min read
Employment

Florida's $15 Minimum Wage: September 30, 2026

Florida's minimum wage is $15, with an $11.98 tipped cash wage. Managers cannot keep pooled tips, even when the employer takes no tip credit.

5 min read

Alerts

Time-sensitive notices on deadlines, announcements, and enforcement actions for hotel operators in United States.

Employment

Florida's Minimum Wage Hits $15

Florida's minimum wage is $15 and the tipped cash wage is $11.98. Check payroll, tip-pool eligibility and the current poster.

3 min read

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Bars

8 resources

Age verification, alcohol service, and late-night operating compliance for bar teams.

Restaurants

19 resources

Food hygiene inspections, allergen records, and kitchen safety for restaurant teams.

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