Combatting human trafficking: New training, reporting requirements for hotels, vacation rentals - WRAL
Summary
New training and reporting requirements are coming for short-term rental hosts to combat human trafficking. Hosts must prepare for new obligations, focusing on training and reporting protocols. This initiative will likely increase operational complexities for hosts but aims to make a positive impact.
Key Insights
- •Reporting requirements will be implemented for STRs to combat human trafficking.
- •New training requirements will be mandated for short-term rental hosts.
Action Items
- ✓Hosts should prepare for mandatory training on identifying and reporting potential human trafficking cases.Effort: mediumImpact: high
- ✓Hosts need to understand and implement new reporting procedures.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Failure to comply with new reporting and training regulations may result in penalties.
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