Explain Two Current Legal Issues Facing Leaders In The Recreation Industry

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As the industry becomes more professional, the law surrounding sport have become more complex and challenging and leaders in the recreation industry are finding themselves faced with legal issues. This essay will explain two current legal issues facing leaders in the recreation industry and describe how these legal issues are being handled.
In the recreation industry, leaders are faced with the legal issues of contracts. A contract is: a legally enforceable agreement that involves an exchange of promises in the form of money, services or rights. It can be spoken or written. It can even be implied by the conduct or actions of the parties such as providing a safe environment for employees or paying reasonable fees. (Contracts, n.d.)
To ensure

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