Maricopa Community Colleges  HRM280   19972-20055 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/95
HRM280 19972-20055 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Hotel and Restaurant Law
Examines legal aspects of hotel and restaurant management. Uses case study approach to develop understanding of the laws and regulations governing guest relationships, contracts, employee relations, civil rights, alcoholic beverages, safety and product liability. Prerequisites: GAM100/HRM110.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HRM280   19972-20055 Hotel and Restaurant Law
1. Identify and describe sources and attributes of hospitality law and explain the legal process. (I)
2. Identify and describe the various laws and regulations as they apply to the management of hotels and restaurants. (II)
3. Identify and describe potential areas of liability and determine preventative measures that could be used. (III)
4. Identify the federal, state and local authorities that regulate the industry and examine the related licensing, reporting, and compliance requirements. (IV)
5. Differentiate between the responsibilities of the manager and a qualified legal counsel in dealing with legal issues. (V)
6. Using case studies, identify and practice skills in critical analysis, research, and effective report writing. (VI)
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HRM280   19972-20055 Hotel and Restaurant Law
    I. Contemporary Hospitality Law
        A. Sources of the Law
        B. Attributes of the Law
        C. Legal Procedures
      II. Application of Laws and Regulations
          A. Civil Rights
          B. Contract Law
        III. Areas of Liability/Preventative Measures
            A. Principles of Negligence
            B. Duties Owed Guests and Others
            C. Protecting Guests and Others
            D. Employment Law
            E. Sale of Food and Alcohol
          IV. Hospitality Regulation
              A. Federal, State, and Local Authorities
              B. Licensing and Regulation
              C. Zoning
              D. Antitrust Law
              E. Trademarks and Copyrights
            V. Responsibilities of Manager and Legal Council
                A. Preventative Management
                B. Identification of Potential Exposures
                C. Civil and Criminal Law
              VI. Case Study Review
                  A. Critical Analysis
                    1. Management Implications
                    2. Identify and Evaluate Alternatives
                  B. Research Methods
                  C. Report Writing
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