Discussion Post
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to learn about the health and safety issues in the hospitality industry
a) Skills: As a result of completing this assignment, you will practice written communication. Access and collect the needed information from appropriate primary sources to support your answers to dilemma.
b) Knowledge: Students will gain knowledge of discipline and termination in the hospitality industry.
Task: In order to complete this assignment you will execute the following.
For this assignment you are asked to discuss how you would handle the following scenario
o You work in a fast-food restaurant, and your employer asks you to stay until closing on many nights. You do not get home until midnight and must get up for school by 6 a.m. the next day. You are very tired at school and work. Yesterday, another employee at work was tired and in a hurry to go home. Because of this, he did not let the hot oil cool down enough before removing it, and he was burned. Other coworkers are also concerned about the hours they are asked to work.
Develop an answer for each of the following questions:
o What is the safety hazard in this situation?
o Who should you talk to about this situation?
o Are there any laws that would protect you in this situation? List at least 2.
o List at least three options for handling this situation?
o What do you think is the best option?
o Who else might help you deal with this safety or health concern?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.