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How to avoid legal liability and prevent costly litigation
You're notified that your restaurant is being sued: whatshould you do? A guest is choking in your restaurant's diningroom: are you required to assist? If the assistance causes furtherinjury, who is responsible? Your franchiser demands to see dailyreceipt totals: can you say no? Restaurant Law Basics prepares youto make the right decisions in these critical situations andhundreds of others.
To avoid costly legal problems in your restaurant, begin withstep one: read Restaurant Law Basics. This completely practical,jargon-free guide gives you the tools you need to protect yourrestaurant from legal exposure of every kind. It preparesrestaurant managers to comply with the law and avoid or limitliability in virtually any situation---from hiring andmanaging employees and dealing with customer complaints to ensuringsafety and security, obeying regulatory requirements, and muchmore. Restaurant Law Basics features:
* Manager's Briefs that focus on critical legal aspects ofyour operations
* Realistic scenarios that are analyzed to help prepare you tomake the right decisions in challenging situations
* Checklists to help you avoid liability before any incidentoccurs
* A companion Web site that provides additional resources,training assistance, and more
The Restaurant Basics Series provides restaurant owners andmanagers with expert advice and practical guidance on criticalissues in restaurant operation and management. Written by leadingauthorities in each field, these easy-to-use guides offer instantaccess to authoritative information on every aspect of therestaurant business and every type ofrestaurant---independent, chain, or franchise.
You're notified that your restaurant is being sued: whatshould you do? A guest is choking in your restaurant's diningroom: are you required to assist? If the assistance causes furtherinjury, who is responsible? Your franchiser demands to see dailyreceipt totals: can you say no? Restaurant Law Basics prepares youto make the right decisions in these critical situations andhundreds of others.
To avoid costly legal problems in your restaurant, begin withstep one: read Restaurant Law Basics. This completely practical,jargon-free guide gives you the tools you need to protect yourrestaurant from legal exposure of every kind. It preparesrestaurant managers to comply with the law and avoid or limitliability in virtually any situation---from hiring andmanaging employees and dealing with customer complaints to ensuringsafety and security, obeying regulatory requirements, and muchmore. Restaurant Law Basics features:
* Manager's Briefs that focus on critical legal aspects ofyour operations
* Realistic scenarios that are analyzed to help prepare you tomake the right decisions in challenging situations
* Checklists to help you avoid liability before any incidentoccurs
* A companion Web site that provides additional resources,training assistance, and more
The Restaurant Basics Series provides restaurant owners andmanagers with expert advice and practical guidance on criticalissues in restaurant operation and management. Written by leadingauthorities in each field, these easy-to-use guides offer instantaccess to authoritative information on every aspect of therestaurant business and every type ofrestaurant---independent, chain, or franchise.
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STEPHEN BARTH is an attorney and Associate Professor of HospitalityLaw and Leadership at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel andRestaurant Management, University of Houston, and the founder ofHospitalityLawyer.com.
DAVID K. HAYES is the managing owner of the Harley Hotel inLansing, Michigan.
JACK D. NINEMEIER is a professor at Michigan State University.
DAVID K. HAYES is the managing owner of the Harley Hotel inLansing, Michigan.
JACK D. NINEMEIER is a professor at Michigan State University.
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Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Restaurant Managers and the Law.
Restaurant Contracts.
Restaurant Operating Structures.
Legal Responsibilities of Managers.
Managing Within Regulatory and Administrative Requirements.
Managing Insurance.
Legal Issues in Selecting Employees.
Legal Aspects of Employee Management.
Duties and Obligations of Restaurant Managers.
A Manager's Legal Responsibilities to Customers.
Legal Concerns in Serving Food and Beverages.
Legal Aspects of Safety and Security Management.
Appendix A: Sample Banquet Contract.
Appendix B: Sample Meeting Space Contract.
Appendix C: Sample Contract for Sale of Goods.
Appendix D: Publications on Government Regulations.
Appendix E: Sample Job Description.
Appendix F: Guidelines for Appropriate Interview Questions.
Appendix G: Sample Employee Consent Form for Drug Testing.
Appendix H: Sample Consent Form Authorizing Background Check.
Appendix I: Sample Form 1-9.
Appendix J: Form 1-9 Qualifying Documents.
Appendix K: Sample Demand Letter.
Appendix L: Sample Incident Report Form.
Appendix M: Sample Lost and Found Tracking Form.
Appendix N: Sample Employee Privacy Policy.
Appendix O: Sample Property Safety and Security Checklist.
Appendix P: Sample Emergency Telephone List.
Appendix Q: Sample Fire Emergency Plan.
Appendix R: Manager's Responsibilities in a Crisis.
Index.
Acknowledgments.
Restaurant Managers and the Law.
Restaurant Contracts.
Restaurant Operating Structures.
Legal Responsibilities of Managers.
Managing Within Regulatory and Administrative Requirements.
Managing Insurance.
Legal Issues in Selecting Employees.
Legal Aspects of Employee Management.
Duties and Obligations of Restaurant Managers.
A Manager's Legal Responsibilities to Customers.
Legal Concerns in Serving Food and Beverages.
Legal Aspects of Safety and Security Management.
Appendix A: Sample Banquet Contract.
Appendix B: Sample Meeting Space Contract.
Appendix C: Sample Contract for Sale of Goods.
Appendix D: Publications on Government Regulations.
Appendix E: Sample Job Description.
Appendix F: Guidelines for Appropriate Interview Questions.
Appendix G: Sample Employee Consent Form for Drug Testing.
Appendix H: Sample Consent Form Authorizing Background Check.
Appendix I: Sample Form 1-9.
Appendix J: Form 1-9 Qualifying Documents.
Appendix K: Sample Demand Letter.
Appendix L: Sample Incident Report Form.
Appendix M: Sample Lost and Found Tracking Form.
Appendix N: Sample Employee Privacy Policy.
Appendix O: Sample Property Safety and Security Checklist.
Appendix P: Sample Emergency Telephone List.
Appendix Q: Sample Fire Emergency Plan.
Appendix R: Manager's Responsibilities in a Crisis.
Index.
