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Celebrating Responsibly: HR's Legal Checklist for Holiday Party Success

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As the holiday season begins, many companies are gearing up to celebrate the year's achievements with a festive workplace holiday party. While these events provide an excellent opportunity for team bonding and camaraderie, HR...more

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How to Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Party

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The company holiday party can boost employee morale and celebrate the company’s successes in the past year, but a holiday party may also create a few legal pitfalls for the unwary employer. If you are planning an...more

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Top Tips To Avoid Liability At Your Next Company-Sponsored Holiday Party

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The holiday season is upon us and most employees will be encouraged to attend an employer-sponsored holiday party or event. There are many advantages to these parties: they can boost employee morale and offer a fun way for...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

What Is Hot And What Is Not At The EEOC

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Seyfarth Synopsis: As we approach the start of the holiday season, employers should be mindful of the inherent risk that accompanies holiday parties and other seasonal events. ...more

Cozen O'Connor

II-36- Holiday Party Tips, the 2018/2019 Federal Regulatory Agenda, and Noteworthy Cases On Suing and Being Sued

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This episode offers a Top 10 list of thoughts to minimize problems at your company's upcoming holiday party, discusses what's in the recently-published 2018/2019 federal regulatory agenda, and highlights two noteworthy cases...more

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How to Keep Your Holiday Party off of the Naughty List

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With the holiday season officially upon us, many employers are finalizing plans to host a party for their employees. These festivities offer a time for colleagues to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, to extend season’s...more

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Deck the Halls – But Do It Nicely, and Don’t Be Naughty!

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Thinking about tying one on this year to get into the holiday spirit, or about finally asking out that cute girl or guy from the office at the holiday party after the spirit moves you? Think again! With the holiday season...more

Littler

10 Considerations for Planning the 2016 Office Holiday Party

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The end of the year brings many reasons to celebrate, and the vast majority of employers intend to make merry by hosting a holiday party of some sort. This occasion presents an opportunity for employers to foster team spirit...more

FordHarrison

Employers haunted by Halloween

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Happy Halloween! We hope you are getting only treats today and no tricks. But in keeping with the holiday spirit, today’s post highlights some unintended tricks employers may face from Halloween. ...more

Franczek P.C.

FMLA FAQ: Should an Employer Invite to the Holiday Party an Employee out on FMLA Leave?

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‘Tis the season for employer-sponsored holiday parties. And I’ve been queried several times about whether an employer should invite to the annual holiday party all of those employees who presently are on FMLA leave....more

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'Tis The Season – How To Avoid Liability During The Most Wonderful Time Of Year!

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With Halloween and Thanksgiving behind us, and Christmas and Hanukkah just around the corner, it is time to consider how to have a merry season, while protecting both your employees and your company. Giving forethought to...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Eight Tips for a Problem-Free Office Holiday Celebration

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‘Tis the season for office holiday parties which, unfortunately, are often fraught with labor and employment issues. A wild office party akin to a “Mad Men”-esque soirée may have unfortunate legal consequences for an employer...more

Gray Reed

Employment Law 101: Holiday Parties

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Who, What, Why . . . Who does it apply to: This one is pretty straight forward. It applies to all employers contemplating any type of holiday gathering for its staff. What are the legal issues: Holiday parties...more

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Spiked Egg Nog and the Human Response: Avoiding Holiday Party Mishaps

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Like festive lights and bow-wrapped luxury cars, ‘tis the season for horror stories from company holiday parties. Office holiday parties are a cherished tradition and a nice way for companies to thank their employees for a...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Serving Alcohol At Your Holiday Party

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We here at the McNees Wallace & Nurick Labor and Employment Law Group have been busy preparing for the holiday season. While holiday parties can be great fun, hosting a holiday party or placing holiday decorations in...more

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Walking in a Winter Litigation Wonderland: Top Employment Mistakes to Avoid at Your Company Holiday Party

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As 2013 draws to a close, attentions turn to the festivities and merriment of the holiday season, and many employers gear up for office holiday parties. A holiday party is a great way to reward employees for a long year’s...more

K&L Gates LLP

End of Year Checklist

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As 2013 comes to an end, it's time for Australian employers start actioning their end of year employment checklist. 1. Annual Shutdowns - Many Modern Awards require employers to provide a minimum of four weeks'...more

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Avoiding Mistletoe Mishaps, Part I: Seven Employment Topics To Consider When Hiring Seasonal Workers

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As 2013 comes to an end, we will consider a number of issues that employers might be facing at the end of the year. In this blog series, we will cover topics such as seasonal hiring, religious discrimination claims stemming...more

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