This course introduces the legal principles of contracts, torts, agency, employment and labour laws, negotiable instruments, debt collection, business ownership, and consumer protection in Canada. It will provide students with an overview of the meaning, sources, and administration of business and hospitality law. The complexities of hospitality law and its concepts and regulations will be examined and evaluated.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Law of torts and contract. Human rights legislation. Rights and responsibilities of guests and innkeepers. Industry regulatory requirements and employment law. Constitutional law, common law and legislation, administrative law, criminal law Areas of liability in hospitality industry. Establishing a hospitality business; types of business organization, franchises, insurance, property leasing, forms of intellectual property. Labour Code issues Regulatory requirements of hotel/innkeeper statutes across Canada. Hospitality business regulations
To learn more about the PLAR pathways for this course, review the Bachelor of Hospitality Management Program Content Guide.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42504 |
January 4, 2027 to April 16, 2027 |
Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.