HTE 120 - Legal Issues in Hospitality

Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Description
In this course, students are introduced to the application of law in lodging, foodservice, tourism and event planning industries. Emphasis is placed on types of law, judicial structure and trial procedures, legal duties of innkeepers and guests, negligence and other torts, contract law, civil rights and public accommodations, employment law and food and alcohol service liability.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Explain legal procedures and recognize negligent activities.
Identify the basic legal principles governing the hospitality industry as they relate to guests, employees, vendors and contractors.
Differentiate between protection of patron, property and guest rights.
Research employment licensing and regulation.
Identify state statutes dealing with defrauding the innkeeper and intoxication.
Research legal environment issues affecting the hospitality industry.

Listed Topics

Principles of hospitality law and legal procedures
Civil rights
Contract law
Negligence and hospitality practices
Rights of innkeepers
Guest rights and protection
Liability statutes
Innkeeper defrauding
Intoxication

Reference Materials
Textbooks/materials as deemed appropriate by the instructor

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Communication
Culture Society & Citizenship

Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/13/2023
Last Reviewed: 3/13/2023

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