Course Description

An overview of the legal system as it pertains to hotels, restaurants, bars, and private clubs with an emphasis on liability prevention particularly in the areas of employment, ADA and civil rights compliance, food service liability, responsible beverage service and the innkeeper/guest relationship.

CAHS 34 Course Outline of Record

Prerequisites/co-requisites/advisories

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and apply fundamental legal concepts and terminology integral to the hospitality industry.

2. Analyze and apply the rights and duties of a hospitality operator in relation to their guests and employees.

3. Develop strategies to prevent and reduce liability through pro-active management, compliance and education techniques.

Important Dates

There are no required in person class meetings in this class. There are no exams in this class but there are weekly assignments plus a final project due during finals week. This is a 16 week course. It begins two weeks after the regular semester classes.

The following important dates:

• Day Class Begins: Monday, January 31, 2022

• Day Class Ends: May 17, 2022

• Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: February 9, 2022

• Last Day to Drop with a refund: February 9, 2021

• Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: February 21, 2022

• Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: May 16, 2022

• Last Day to Drop with a W or apply for leave of absence: May 17, 2022

• Final Project Due: May 18, 2022

Course Syllabus