Podcast: California Employment News: Best Practices for Office Holiday Celebrations
California Employment News: Best Practices for Office Holiday Celebrations
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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 222: Using Winter Break to Advance Your Career
II-36- Holiday Party Tips, the 2018/2019 Federal Regulatory Agenda, and Noteworthy Cases On Suing and Being Sued
I-20 - Special Holiday Party Episode
Corporate Law Report - Office Party Holiday Risks, Human Trafficking, the Fiscal Cliff, More
Seyfarth Synopsis: This blog considers sexual harassment allegations in the context of the holiday party. To date, no one seems immune from the allegations: celebrities, politicians, presidents. See for instance Time...more
Dear Littler, I’m in charge of organizing our holiday party this year. To keep things civil, we’re limiting alcohol and reminding employees that although our state has legalized the recreational use of marijuana, there...more
The holiday season and corresponding celebratory shenanigans will soon be upon us. This means that many employers may be facing the question, “What do we do when someone brings their party to work?” This article aims to cover...more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, full of holiday cheer but, unfortunately for some employers, also legal risks and potential liability. A company’s annual holiday party, gala or event can quickly turn from a...more
The holiday season is officially here! Companies across the state will be kickstarting festivities by gathering together for a fun night out. Drinks will be flowing and laughter will be filling the air, but now marijuana may...more
Now that Thanksgiving has passed, the first frost has turned to the first snow (at least here in the Upper Midwest), and Michigan has beaten Ohio State (again), the transition to holiday season is underway, and everyone can...more
The end of the year is a great time for manufacturers to express gratitude for employees and their hard work during the year through holiday parties and events. While these gatherings can increase morale, camaraderie, and...more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But for HR professionals, it can be the most stressful. While organizations throughout the country are preparing to hold their annual holiday celebrations, employers may unwittingly...more
While you can debate all you want about whether 1988’s Die Hard is a Christmas movie (it is – don’t fight us on this point), you can’t disagree with the fact that the movie depicts one of the all-time most memorable office...more
Holiday party season is upon us! Work holiday parties, often outside of the office and outside of normal business hours, bring the joy of celebrating the holidays with co-workers and employees, but also bring risk – risk of...more
The holiday season is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate the joyous season than with a festive soiree, right? In many cases, this is the first time in a couple of years that employees are getting together for an...more
Booze, wage-hour, workers' comp . . . we have it all! Can you believe that we haven't had a workplace holiday party quiz since 2015? It's true! That must mean it's time for a new one....more
The holiday season is upon us, and with that comes every HR professional’s biggest cause of indigestion: workplace parties. While organizations throughout the country are preparing to hold their annual holiday celebrations, a...more
When the weather outside is frightful, company holiday party season can be so delightful. The soirees are a great opportunity for colleagues to celebrate everyone’s hard work and get to know one another better....more
The U.S. Department of Labor has blogged about the safety of workers during the busy holiday season, indicating an area of potential enforcement for OSHA in the coming weeks....more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And for many, this holiday season marks the return to social gatherings of pre-pandemic proportions. With revelers sure to crowd restaurants and bars, there is also an increased...more
Holiday parties can be a fun way to show appreciation to employees for dedication and hard work. But they can also expose employers to liability for bad behavior resulting from alcohol consumption, including claims of sexual...more
December has started, and the holiday season is officially here. While you drink your peppermint latte and regret Black-Friday splurges, consider these five tips to avoid commonplace mistakes made by employers in December:...more
As we approach the season of company holiday gatherings, for many the first in several years, it’s time for the annual reminder of the importance of proper event planning, especially when it comes to alcohol. Giving full...more
‘Tis especially the season this year for company holiday parties. Manufacturers may have avoided hosting large group gatherings over the last few years, including parties, and may be seeking ways to engage workers and...more
The holiday season is upon us, and many organizations are preparing to hold their annual holiday party in the coming weeks. The CDC still advises that it is safest to “gather” virtually. It is the sole responsibility of...more
It’s that time of year again when employers start planning year-end holiday parties. While most parties go off without a hitch, occasionally, unfortunate accidents do happen....more
Employer vaccination policies are probably the hottest workplace topic in this final quarter of the calendar year. Some employers are even planning to offer COVID-19 vaccination shots at holiday parties to make it easier for...more
The end of the year is both a busy and a celebratory time. As employers close out 2021 and look forward to 2022, here are five issues for employers to consider to prepare for success in the year ahead: 1. Holiday Bonuses...more