Download or read book Restaurant Law Basics written by Stephen C. Barth and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2001-08-29 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to avoid legal liability and prevent costly litigation You're notified that your restaurant is being sued: what should you do? A guest is choking in your restaurant's dining room: are you required to assist? If the assistance causes further injury, who is responsible? Your franchiser demands to see daily receipt totals: can you say no? Restaurant Law Basics prepares you to make the right decisions in these critical situations and hundreds of others. To avoid costly legal problems in your restaurant, begin with step one: read Restaurant Law Basics. This completely practical, jargon-free guide gives you the tools you need to protect your restaurant from legal exposure of every kind. It prepares restaurant managers to comply with the law and avoid or limit liability in virtually any situation—from hiring and managing employees and dealing with customer complaints to ensuring safety and security, obeying regulatory requirements, and much more. Restaurant Law Basics features: Manager's Briefs that focus on critical legal aspects of your operations Realistic scenarios that are analyzed to help prepare you to make the right decisions in challenging situations Checklists to help you avoid liability before any incident occurs A companion Web site that provides additional resources, training assistance, and more The Restaurant Basics Series provides restaurant owners and managers with expert advice and practical guidance on critical issues in restaurant operation and management. Written by leading authorities in each field, these easy-to-use guides offer instant access to authoritative information on every aspect of the restaurant business and every type of restaurant—independent, chain, or franchise.