Spring 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: HAMG-1340 (Section: 71, CRN: 10524)
Hospitality Legal Issues 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Michelle Watson
Email watsonma@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 681-4311
Office Press - Room: 106C
Office Hours Monday and Tuesday 8-9am, 12-2pm
Wednesday 1-2pm, 3-5pm
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description A course in legal and regulatory requirements that impact the hospitality industry. Topics include Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), labor regulations, tax laws, tip reporting, franchise regulations, and product liability laws.
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Hospitality Law-Managing Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry
Barth and Barber 5th Edition
Additional Materials/Resources None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites
  • HAMG-2301 Principles of Food and Beverage Operations
Learning Outcomes

Calculate food, beverage, labor, cost, and all other pertinent cost percentages.
Develop and construct food service financial statements and other relevant reports.
Conduct financial analysis of operating statements, costs, and percentages.
Conduct procedures and controls used in food service operations.
Demonstrate ability to use technology in financial applications.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
•Identify concepts, terms, and phrases associated with the culinary arts and hospitality industry.
•Identify and implement sanitation and safety procedures and regulations as required in the
industry.
•Use fundamental cooking and baking techniques as well as advanced cooking skills.
•Identify and use advanced food service management theory, including food and labor cost controls,
labor regulations, tax laws , tip reporting, franchise regulations and product liability laws.
Lecture Topics Outline 1-Prevention Philosophy
2-Government Agencies that Impact the Hospitality Industry
3-Hospitality Business Structures
4-Contract Basics
5-Significant Hospitality Contracts
6-Legally managing Property
7-Legally Selecting Employees
8-Lagally managing Employees
9-Your Responsibilities as a Hospitality Operator
10-Your Responsibilities as a Hospitality Operator to Guests
11-Your Responsibility for Guests Property
12-Your Responsibilities When Serving Food and Beverages
13-Legal Characteristics of Travel and Tourism
14-Safety and Security Issues
15-Managing Insurance
Major Assignments Schedule 1-Prevention Philosophy
2-Government Agencies that Impact the Hospitality Industry
3-Hospitality Business Structures
-Test

4-Contract Basics
5-Significant Hospitality Contracts
-Test

6-Legally managing Property
7-Legally Selecting Employees
8-Lagally managing Employees
-Test

9-Your Responsibilities as a Hospitality Operator
10-Your Responsibilities as a Hospitality Operator to Guests
11-Your Responsibility for Guests Property
12-Your Responsibilities When Serving Food and Beverages
-Test

13-Legal Characteristics of Travel and Tourism
14-Safety and Security Issues
15-Managing Insurance
-Test


-There will be questions, problems, assignments and exercises assigned with each chapter throughout the semester.
Final Exam Date May 15, 2025 - 12:0 PM   Through  May 15, 2025 - 12:0 PM
Grading Scale
Determination of
Final Grade		 Tests 75%   Assignments and Projects 25%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies

I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by e-mail. If you want to discuss your grades, you must make an appointment and come to my office in person.

Due dates are given and enough time is given to complete all work. No make-up work unless approved.
 
Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the SECOND week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class.
 
No emailed work is accepted. All work is completed in Blackboard.
 
A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions will result in penalties.
Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any assignment; a second incidence of academic dishonesty will be handled based on campus policies and procedures with the department chair.
Attendance Policy This is an online class.
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
Email:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381