10109136Hospitality Law
Course Information
Description
A preventive approach to the laws and liabilities, as well as responsibilities of owners/operators of hotels, restaurants and travel facilities. Reviews precedent-setting court decisions, legal fundamentals, negligence doctrines, civil rights issues and the relationship between providers and the guests/clients.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Understand the historical evolution of hospitality laws and strategies to prevent operational legal issues.
    Assessment Strategies
    ·        Complete your own Student Profile and respond to at least 5 other students. (10 points)
    ·        Review the syllabus and ask any questions in the Discussion Board “peer to peer help”
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 1.1
    ·        Blog (10 points) You choose- Rapid Review Journal (10 points) What would you do
    Criteria
    1.      Explain why the study of laws related to hospitality is important
    2.      Summarize the historical origins of the law and its evolutionary nature
    3.      Describe the philosophical framework to help prevent legal difficulties before they begin
    4.      Describe how to evaluate management actions on an ethical basis

  2. Identify federal, state, and local regulations to ensure compliance and resolve regulatory conflicts effectively.
    Assessment Strategies
    Complete test (12 points)
    Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 2.1
    Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 2.2
    Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 2.4
    Blog (10 points) Rapid Review
    Journal (10 points) What would you do
    Criteria
    2.      Analyze the various roles of state governmental agencies that regulate the hospitality industry.
    3.      Identify local governmental agencies involved in regulating the hospitality industry.
    4.      Summarize national and international agencies and departments charged with monitoring and regulating the travel industry.
    5.      Explain how to manage conflicting regulations.
    6.      Identify how to properly respond to an official inquiry or complaint from a regulatory entity.
    7.      Describe how to keep abreast of regulatory changes.

  3. Evaluate business structures, contracts, and agreements to align with goals and minimize legal risks.
    Assessment Strategies
    · Complete test (12 points)
    · Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 3.1, 3.2 OR 3.3 (you choose)
    · Blog (10 points) Rapid Review
    · Journal (10 points) What would you do
    Criteria
    1.      Summarize the importance of selecting the proper organizational and operational structures for a hospitality business.
    2.      Classify various organizational business structures used in the hospitality industry.
    3.      Describe most common operational business structures in the hospitality industry. Explain the responsibilities and obligations created by an agency relationship

  4. Apply employment laws to foster a nondiscriminatory workplace, protecting both employees and organizational compliance.
    Assessment Strategies
    ·        Complete test (12 points)
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 4.1
    Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 4.2
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 4.3
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 4.4
    Journal (10 points) What would you do
    Criteria
    1.      Identify the two basic types of valid business contracts.
    2.      Explain the four essential components that must be present to create a valid contract.
    3.      Summarize the purpose of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
    4.      Describe the consequences of breaching an enforceable contract.
    5.      Explain how to avoid legal difficulties related to contracts before they arise.

  5. Balance guest rights with operator responsibilities, ensuring safety, privacy, and ADA compliance.
    Assessment Strategies
    ·        Complete test (12 points)
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 5.1
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 5.2
    ·        Blog (10 points) You choose- Rapid Review
    Journal (10 points) What would you do
    Criteria
    1.      Identify contract clauses commonly utilized in hospitality contracts.
    2.      Explain the purpose of a franchise contract (franchise agreement).
    3.      Explain the purpose of a management contract (management operating agreement).
    4.      Describe important forms of meeting space contracts used in lodging operations.
    5.      Describe important forms of group rooms contracts used in lodging operations.

  6. Develop procedures for safety, security, and crisis management to minimize operational risks.
    Assessment Strategies
    ·        Complete test (12 points)
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 6.1
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 6.2
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 6.3
    ·        Blog (10 points) Rapid Review
    Journal (10 points) What would you do
    Criteria
    1.      Differentiate between real property and personal property.
    2.      Describe the function of the Uniform Commercial Code when buying property.
    3.      Identify the role of liens and financing statements in protecting rights of buyers and sellers in purchasing property.
    4.      Summarize how to evaluate the purchase-versus-lease decision from a legal perspective.
    5.      Explain how to avoid infringement of trademark, patent, copyright, and concept rights.

  7. Ensure compliance in food, beverage, and alcohol service through liability management and responsible practices.
    Assessment Strategies
    ·        Complete test (12 points)
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 7.1
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 7.2
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 7.3
    ·        Blog (10 points) You choose- Rapid Review
    Journal (10 points) What would you do
    Criteria
    1.      Explain job descriptions, qualifications, and other tools for legally selecting employees.
    2.      Identify charges of discrimination by knowing the classes of workers who are protected under the law.
    3.      Summarize the procedure for verifying the work eligibility of potential employees before offering them employment.
    4.      Define the rights of both employers and employees under the at-will employment doctrine.
    5.      Explain the concept of collective bargaining and the legal obligations when interacting with labor unions.

  8. Address legal challenges in tourism operations, including liability and technology integration.
    Assessment Strategies
    ·        Complete test (12 points)
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 8.1
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 8.2
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 8.3
    Journal (10 points) What would you do
    Criteria
    1.      Differentiate between an employment agreement and an employee manual.
    2.      Summarize how to establish a nondiscriminatory work environment.
    3.      Implement a procedure designed to eliminate sexual harassment and minimize the risk of penalties resulting from charges of unlawful harassment.
    4.      Define how to legally manage the complex areas of employee leave, compensation, and performance.
    5.      Explain how to respond appropriately to unemployment claims.
    6.      Summarize and list the employment records that must be maintained to meet legal requirements.

  9. Evaluate financial and insurance strategies to mitigate risks and ensure appropriate business protection.
    Assessment Strategies
    ·        Complete test (12 points)
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 9.1
    ·        Assignment (10 points) Analyze the Situation 9.2
    ·        Blog (10 points) Rapid Review
    Journal (10 points) What would you do
    Criteria
    1.      Differentiate between the types of legal duties required of a hospitality operator, and the consequences of the failure to exercise reasonable care in fulfilling these duties.
    2.      Evaluate operational activities in light of their impact on guest safety and potential legal damages.
    3.      Summarize how a lawsuit is initiated and moves through the U.S. court system.
    4.      Create a checklist of the steps that should be initiated immediately following an accident.