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How to Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Party

Smith Anderson on 11/21/2018

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

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

Lowndes on 11/19/2018

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

What Is Hot And What Is Not At The EEOC

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 11/16/2018

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

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

Cozen O'Connor on 11/1/2018

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

’Tis the Season to Be Mindful of Religious Accommodation Obligations

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 12/19/2017

So it begins—the annual holiday marathon. But which holidays come to mind? Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Festivus? A version of this article first appeared on Law360....more

Halloween at work: Don’t get BOOed by your employees!

FordHarrison on 10/31/2017

Halloween can be such a fun holiday for kids of all ages. When October 31st falls on a weekday, as it does this year, ghoulish fun will certainly creep its way into the workplace. How can you, as a human resources...more

Puerto Rico Issues Comprehensive Labor Law Reform

FordHarrison on 2/8/2017

On January 26, 2017, Puerto Rico’s Governor, Ricardo Roselló, signed into law the Labor Transformation and Flexibility Act (the “Act”). The Act represents the first significant and comprehensive labor law reform to occur in...more

How to Keep Your Holiday Party off of the Naughty List

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 12/14/2016

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

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

Cole Schotz on 12/12/2016

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

10 Considerations for Planning the 2016 Office Holiday Party

Littler on 12/6/2016

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

Employers haunted by Halloween

FordHarrison on 10/31/2016

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

The Latest from Germany: More holidays for older employees – necessary protection or discrimination?

Orrick - Employment Law and Litigation on 6/5/2015

Since 2006, when the General Equal Treatment Act came into force in Germany, most decisions about discrimination have dealt with alleged discrimination based on age. Is this surprising? Probably not. According to the Federal...more

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

Baker Donelson on 12/17/2014

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

Eight Tips for a Problem-Free Office Holiday Celebration

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP on 12/19/2013

‘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

Employment Law 101: Holiday Parties

Gray Reed on 12/13/2013

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

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

Mintz - Employment, Labor & Benefits... on 12/13/2013

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

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