Hospitality Law

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the local, state, federal, and international laws that govern the hospitality industry. Instructors place emphasis on creating a workplace where compliance with the law, adherence to ethical standards, and stressing security and loss prevention are the basis for every decision. Topics include civil law, the structure of hospitality enterprises, government agencies that impact the hospitality industry, preventative legal management, contracts, employee selection and management, duties and obligations to employees and guests, and crisis management. A work ethic grade is assigned for this course. For more information see Work Ethics.