RHOT 272: Hospitality Law outlines Canadian Law applicable to the hospitality industry, identifies areas where there may be potential legal problems, and discusses rights and liabilities relative to relationships within the hospitality industry. Topics include constitutional law, the common law of contract, definition of hotels and related establishments, safety of guests and torts, care of guests� property, sale of food and alcohol, insurance and hotel keeper�s compensation.
Crosslisted: PGHM 272 PGCM 272
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- explain and apply the principles of criminal, civil, contract, and tort law relevant to the hospitality industry.
- apply legal terminology and basic law concepts to situations relating to the hospitality industry.
- use and apply the government legislation that impacts hospitality operations, including the: a) Occupiers Libility Act, b) Hotel Keepers Act, c) Hotel Guest Registration Act, d) Food and Drugs Act, e) Sale of Goods Act, f) Public Health Act, g) Liquor Control Licensing Act, and h) Food Donor Encouragement Act.
- describe the legal responsibilities of managers in the hospitality industry.
- describe insurable risk, liability implications, and the use of insurance relating to the hospitality industry.
- Prepare and present a case study of a hospitality related court decision that demonstrates how the law was applied and analyzes the court finding from both the plaintiff and defendant point of view.
Grading Table
Hospitality and Tourism
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