BHM 4300: Legal Aspects of Hospitality and Tourism

Description

An overview of federal, state, and local laws that are applicable to the hospitality industry. The primary focus of this course is the effect of federal laws and regulations on hiring, firing, employment conditions, and the day-to-day business operations in a hospitality environment.

Objectives

1. Delineate a hotel’s obligations under federal and state law to include the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), as well as civil rights and labor relation standards.
2. Explain guest rights regarding reservations, registration, liability, security, and safety.
3. Identify the requirements of hotel establishments by state and local entities for lawful operations.
4. Assess how court decisions may differ from state to state regarding the hospitality and tourism industry.
5. Evaluate the operational structure of a hotel operation for safety and security risks.
6. Examine the steps involved in the litigation process regarding guest lawsuits.
7. Determine methods employed by hotel management to reduce exposure to risk and litigation.
8. Determine the impact of a legal consultant as a contributor to overall hotel operations.

PreRequisites

None

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