Hoteliers, restaurateurs, licensees and catering managers will, in the course of their work, enter into many legal relationships with other parties whilst at the same time being required to adhere to all of the statutory laws that apply to their business. Sound knowledge of the law is therefore important to the professional owner or manager, as are knowledge of business management and the fundamental skills of the profession.

New in this edition

• Chapters on Business and hospitality law have been updated
• A chapter on Liquor law has been rewritten to take in provincial liquor laws
• Chapters on Employment law have all been rewritten incorporating and reflecting changes that have been made since the publication of the previous edition

Content:

Section 1:
Introduction to Law

Introduction to South African law

Law of contract

Law of delict

Commercial contracts

Section 2:
Business and Hospitality Laws

Forms of business

Consumer Protection Act and Regulations

Promotion of Access to Information Act

Legal Requirements for establishing a hospitality business

Liquor legislation

Food hygiene legislation

Tobacco legislation

Gambling legislation 

Section 3:

Law for Employment

General Employment Law

Employment law – Equal opportunities and development

Employment law – hospitality