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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
US hotels increase background checks amid migrant scrutiny
Hotels across the United States have reported a significant rise in background check requests in the first half of 2025, driven largely by heightened scrutiny of migrant workers amid evolving immigration policies. From January to June, background checks requested by hotel hiring managers increased by 36% compared with the same period in 2024, reflecting growing concerns around workforce compliance and security. Increased scrutiny linked to immigration changes The surge in background checks coincides with stricter federal immigration enforcement and tighter regulations affecting migrant labour. Many hotels rely heavily on migrant workers, especially in housekeeping and food service roles. Changes in visa policies and work eligibility verification have prompted employers to adopt more rigorous screening processes. Human resources departments are now more frequently verifying employee backgrounds to ensure legal compliance and to mitigate risks associated with undocumented workers. This trend follows broader industry efforts to safeguard guest safety and maintain operational standards amid a complex labour market. Impact on hotel recruitment and operations The increase in background checks has added layers of complexity and time to hotel recruitment procedures. Employers face challenges in balancing timely hiring with thorough vetting. Delays in onboarding due to extended verification can impact staffing levels, particularly during peak seasons. Some hotel groups have responded by investing in streamlined background check technologies and partnering with third-party screening firms. This helps improve the efficiency of compliance checks while maintaining necessary labour standards. Despite these efforts, recruitment bottlenecks remain a concern in regions with large migrant labour forces. Broader implications for the hospitality sector The rise in background checks reflects broader pressures on the U.S. hospitality industry related to labour shortages, regulatory compliance, and workforce stability. As hotels strive to meet increased demand for travel and accommodation, ensuring a reliable and legally compliant workforce is becoming a priority. Industry experts highlight that ongoing immigration debates and enforcement shifts will continue to shape hiring practices in hospitality. Hotels are also expected to focus on training and retention strategies to reduce turnover and dependency on temporary migrant labour. Navigate the shifting tariff landscape with real-time data and market-leading analysis. Request a free demo for GlobalData's Strategic Intelligence . "US hotels increase background checks amid migrant scrutiny" was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. 擷取數據時發生錯誤 登入存取你的投資組合 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
US hotels boost background checks as migrant scrutiny grows
By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK -U.S. hotel hiring managers ordered more background checks in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024 amid growing scrutiny of foreign-born workers in the hospitality industry, according to a leading human resources and recruitment management company. In June, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said it was reversing guidance issued that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were not to conduct immigration raids at farms, hotels and restaurants. President Donald Trump has sought to end temporary legal status for hundreds of thousands of migrants in the United States and vowed to deport millions of undocumented people in the country. Hotel hiring managers requested 36% more background checks from January to June 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to Hireology, which tracks hiring and employment trends across a thousand U.S. hotel properties. "Companies are certainly far more cognizant of that than they've ever been, and they don't want to be caught up in or be accused of lax hiring practices when it comes to verification of immigration status," said Patrick Scholes, Truist hotel equity analyst. At least one-third of workers employed or supported by the U.S. travel industry are immigrants, according to the U.S. Travel Association. In 2024, hotels directly employed more than 2.15 million people, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association. Total hires across 1,000 hotels increased 22% to over 8,000 workers. Increases in the most in-demand roles such as front desk associates, housekeepers and cooks were flat or grew slightly year-over-year. About 34% of housekeepers and 24% of cooks are foreign-born, according to 2023 data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Tourism Economics. (Doyinsola Oladipo in New York; Editing by Leslie Adler) Solve the daily Crossword
Reuters
2 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
US hotels boost background checks as migrant scrutiny grows
NEW YORK, July 21 - U.S. hotel hiring managers ordered more background checks in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024 amid growing scrutiny of foreign-born workers in the hospitality industry, according to a leading human resources and recruitment management company. In June, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said it was reversing guidance issued that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were not to conduct immigration raids at farms, hotels and restaurants. President Donald Trump has sought to end temporary legal status for hundreds of thousands of migrants in the United States and vowed to deport millions of undocumented people in the country. Hotel hiring managers requested 36% more background checks from January to June 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to Hireology, which tracks hiring and employment trends across a thousand U.S. hotel properties. "Companies are certainly far more cognizant of that than they've ever been, and they don't want to be caught up in or be accused of lax hiring practices when it comes to verification of immigration status," said Patrick Scholes, Truist hotel equity analyst. At least one-third of workers employed or supported by the U.S. travel industry are immigrants, according to the U.S. Travel Association. In 2024, hotels directly employed more than 2.15 million people, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association. Total hires across 1,000 hotels increased 22% to over 8,000 workers. Increases in the most in-demand roles such as front desk associates, housekeepers and cooks were flat or grew slightly year-over-year. About 34% of housekeepers and 24% of cooks are foreign-born, according to 2023 data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Tourism Economics.
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Fencers urge FIE to reinstate checks on ‘neutral' Russian, Belarusian athletes
More than 440 fencers from 40 countries have signed an open letter urging the International Fencing Federation (FIE) to reinstate rigorous background checks on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under neutral status. The letter, released by the Global Athlete movement on Thursday, followed the FIE's decision to list Russian and Belarusian fencers as 'neutrals' for the World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, which run from July 22 to 26. The move has sparked criticism. Ukraine's Fencing Federation said it was considering unspecified legal action over the inclusion of athletes with Russian military ranks. Russia's war in Ukraine has lasted more than three years, after it invaded its neighbour in 2022. Elite fencers expressed their 'deep concern and disagreement' with the FIE's move to replace broader checks with a declaration of peace and neutrality. 'By removing comprehensive background checks, the FIE risks allowing individuals whose affiliations or actions conflict with the values of neutrality and non-violence to compete under a neutral status,' the letter read. Fencers from over 40 countries signed a letter to the FIE. Photo: EPA 'The FIE's decision contradicts the core principles of fencing – respect, integrity, and fair play – and deviates from the approach originally taken by the international sporting community.'
CBS News
15-07-2025
- CBS News
NYPD cannot fire officers who allegedly failed background checks for at least 2 months, judge rules
More than two dozen New York City Police officers who allegedly failed background checks will stay on the job for now. A judge ruled Tuesday the NYPD cannot fire the officers for at least another two months, which means the 30 cops the NYPD says shouldn't have been hired will be staying on administrative duty. Last week, the NYPD gave the rookies just 24 hours to resign or be fired, claiming they had been disqualified, then hired illegally by a rogue inspector. Inside a proceeding closed to cameras, attorneys for the NYPD claimed the inspector charged with hiring quietly broke protocol. Attorneys for the officers' union say the inspector's actions were well-known, and sanctioned amidst the NYPD's hiring crisis. The department allegedly called the candidates who had been previously disqualified and urged them to come on board. The union says they each went through the process again, retaking the psych test or medical evaluation. "They were called back. They completed what they were asked to complete," Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry said. The same day the NYPD announced the illegal hirings, the PBA filed for and was granted a temporary restraining order to block the officers' termination. Outside Manhattan Civil Court on Tuesday, Hendry celebrated after the judge extending his request to delay the firings. "We're grateful to the judge for taking this case serious," he said. One candidate who was hired allegedly didn't disclose "he had a prior history of paying prostitutes for sexual favors." Another allegedly "reported using LSD and marijuana to cope with stress." "Where they come from, you may need to have some type of stress or depression to use marijuana, but where I come from, that's not necessarily the case," Guardian's Association President Lt. Patrick Gordon said. Many of the officers worked in public service, from the education department to corrections. One even spent 10 years serving in the Air Force. Hendry said the majority of those 30 officers have not been accused of any wrongdoing or had any complaints since they were hired. "I'm only aware maybe one or two on a [Civilian Complaint Review Board] level, one or two police officers, but the rest, no, they're all in good standing," he said. The city says the department is only trying to right a wrong, arguing these people never should have been hired in the first place. The inspector accused of breaking protocol has been reassigned to the housing unit.
