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9780470190289

Hospitality Law: Managing Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry, 3rd Edition

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    9780470190289

  • ISBN10:

    0470190280

  • Format: eBook
  • Copyright: 2008-06-01
  • Publisher: Wiley
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Summary

Hospitality Law, Third Edition provides the legal understanding that ensures both the safety of guests and the success of the hospitality operation. This practical resource gives you a common sense approach grounded in essential principles rather than an encyclopedic knowledge of the law. Vivid scenarios and real-life case studies show these principles in action in recognizable hospitality settings. With comprehensive coverage ranging from foodservice to employee contracts, insurance to international terrorism, this Third Edition features new and revised content reflecting the latest factors at work in today's hospitality industry.

Table of Contents

Prevention Philosophy
The Future Hospitality Manager and the Legal Environment
The Hospitality Manager and Legal Management
Preventative Legal Management
Legally Managing At Work: Applying the Stem Process in Hospitality Management
Ethics and the Law
What Would You Do?
The Hospitality Industry in Court
What Did You Learn In This Chapter?
Rapid Review
Team Activity
Government Agencies That Impact the Hospitality Industry
Federal Regulatory and Administrative Agencies
State Regulatory and Administrative Agencies
Local Regulatory and Administrative Agencies
Regulatory Interaction and Oversight Impacting Travel and Tourism
Managing Conflicting Regulations
Responding To an Inquiry
Legally Managing At Work: Recommended Steps for Responding To Inquiries and Complaints by Government Agencies
Monitoring Regulatory Change
International Snapshot: Immigration
What Would You Do?
The Hospitality Industry in Court
What Did You Learn In This Chapter?
Rapid Review
Team Activity
Hospitality Business Structures
The Importance of Business Structure
Common Hospitality Organizational Structures
Common Hospitality Operating Structures
The Agency Relationship
International Snapshot: What Would You Do?
The Hospitality Industry in Court
What Did You Learn In This Chapter?
Rapid Review
Team Activity
Business Contracts
Introduction to Contracts
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Legally Managing At Work: Reducing No-Show Reservations
Preventative Legal Management and Contracts
International Snapshot: International Contracts
What Would You Do?
The Hospitality Industry in Court
What Did You Learn In This Chapter?
Rapid Review
Team Activity
Significant Hospitality Contracts
Specific Contract Clauses
Franchise Contracts
Management Contracts
Conference Services Contracts
International Snapshot: A Comparison Of Franchise Disclosure Requirements Under Untied States Law And International Law*
What Would You Do?
The Hospitality Industry in Court
What Did You Learn In This Chapter?
Rapid Review
Team Activity
Legally Managing Property
Introduction to Property
Purchasing Property
Financing the Purchase of Property
Leasing Property
Legally Managing At Work: Legal Considerations of Buying Versus Leasing
Respecting Intellectual Property Rights
International Snapshot: U.S. Hotel Companies Seeking Trademark Protection May Now File In The U.S. For Protection Abroad
What Would You Do?
The Hospitality Industry in Court
What Did You Learn In This Chapter?
Rapid Review
Team Activity
Legally Selecting Employees
Employee Selection
Discrimination in the Selection Process
Legally Managing At Work: Accommodating Disabled Employees
Verification of Eligibility to Work
The Employment Relationship
International Snapshot: Canadian Employment Laws
What Would You Do?
The Hospitality Industry in Court
What Did You Learn In This Chapter?
Rapid Review
Team Activity
Legally Managing Employees
Employment Relationships
Workplace Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
Family and Medical Leave Act
Compensation
Legally Managing At Work: Calculating Overtime Pay For Tipped Employees
Managing Employee Performance
Legally Managing At Work: Guidelines for Conducting Defensible Employee Terminations
Unemployment Claims
Employment Records and Retention
Employment Posters
Workplace Surveillance
International Snapshot: Managing Employees Abroad
What Would You Do?
The Hospitality Industry in Court
What Did You Learn In This Chapter?
Rapid Review
Team Activity
Your Responsibilities As A Hospitality Operator
Duties and Obligations Of A Hospitality Operator
Theories of Liability
Legal Damages
Anatomy of A Personal Injury Lawsuit
Legally Managing At Work: The Manager'S Role in Litigation
Responding To An Incident
Legally Managing At Work: Responding To an Accident
International Snapshot: Negligence
What Would You Do?
The Hospitality Industry in Court
What Did You Learn In This Chapter?
Rapid Review
Team Activity
Your Responsibilities As A Hospitality Operator To Guests
Accommodating Guests
Guest Privacy
Legally Managing At Work: Law Enforcement and Guest Privacy
Facility Maintenance
Legally Managing At Work: Five Steps to Facility Evaluation
Responsibilities To Nonguests
Removal Of Guests
Legally Managing At Work: Responding To Guest Health Emergencies
International Snapshot: Should Foreign Governments Adopt Provisions From The USA Patriot Act To Combat Terrorists Acts Against The Hospitality Industry?
What Would You Do?
The Hospitality Industry in Court
What Did You Learn In This Chapter?
Rapid Review
Team Activity
Your Responsibilities For Guests' Property
Liability for Guests? Property
Bailments
Property with Unknown Ownership
Legally Managing At Work: Disposing Of Found Property
International Snapshot: Limited Liability of Innkeepers in Canada
What Would You Do?
The Hospitality Industry in Court
What Did You Learn In This Chapter?
Rapid Review
Team Activity
Your Responsibilities When Serving Food and Beverages
Serving Food
Legally Managing At Work: Steps to Take When a Guest Complains Of Foodborne Illness
Truth in Menu Laws
Serving Alcohol
International Snapshot: International Perspective on Food And Beverage Litigation
What Would You Do?
The Hospitality Industry in Court
What Did You Learn In This Chapter?
Rapid Review
Team Activity
Legal Responsibilities in Travel and Tourism
Travel
Travel Agents and Tour Operators
Transportation and Common Carriers
Tourism
Online Travel Sales
Legally Managing At Work: Internet Advertising Checklist
What Would You Do?
The Hospitality Industry in Court
What Did You Learn In This Chapter?
Rapid Review
Team Activity
Safety and Security Issues
The Importance of A Protected Environment
Safety and Security Programs: Four-Step Safety and Security Management Method
Legally Managing At Work: Establishing an Effective Guestroom Lock Policy
Crimes against Hospitality Businesses
Legally Managing At Work: Procedures to Reduce the Incidence of Skipping
Legally Managing At Work: Guidelines for Handling Credit Cards
Legally Managing At Work: Personal Check Verification
Crisis Management Programs
Legally Managing At Work: Guest Relations in A Crisis Situation
Legally Managing At Work: Guidelines for Dealing with the Media During A Crisis
What Would You Do?
The Hospitality Industry in Court
What Did You Learn In This Chapter?
Rapid Review
Team Activity
Managing Insurance
Introduction to Insurance
Types of Coverage
Selecting an Insurance Carrier
Selecting the Insurance Policy
Policy Analysis
International Snapshot: Hotels Operating Internationally Need To Think Globally About Their Insurance Programs
What Would You Do?
The Hospitality Industry in Court
What Did You Learn In This Chapter?
Rapid Review
Team Activity
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