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Fisher Phillips

The Die Hard Survival Guide To This Year’s Office Holiday Party

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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

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The Spirit of the Holidays

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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

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Planning a Holiday Party to Reduce Legal Risk

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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

Woodruff Sawyer

Alcohol at Company Events: Guidelines for Mitigating Risk at Holiday Gatherings

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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

Houston Harbaugh, P.C.

Could the Organizing Business be Liable For “Overserving” at a Company Event Under Pennsylvania’s Dram Shop Law?

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An end of the year party or a summer picnic is a regular practice for many businesses. Many of those social outings feature the consumption of alcohol. But, if someone drinks too much and injures another person, could the...more

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Making Spirits Bright – Tips for Alcohol Permittees This Holiday Season

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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

Baker Donelson

Avoiding Ho, Ho, Ho-liday Party Liability

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It is the most wonderful time of the year! If your office is planning a company holiday party, however, be vigilant against these legal pitfalls that could ruin the holiday cheer....more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Tips for employers to avoid holiday party headaches

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While office holiday parties provide employees with an opportunity to celebrate a successful year with their colleagues, they can also cause headaches for employers. With some advanced planning, employers can minimize their...more

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CANADA: How Can Employers Mitigate Liability for Incidents Related to Alcohol or Cannabis Consumption at Holiday Parties?

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In Canada, employers that host holiday parties for their employees could expose themselves to significant common law liability for the actions of an employee or guest who is under the influence of alcohol or cannabis....more

Butler Snow LLP

‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly, But Not Too Jolly—Tips to Reduce Employer Liability at Your Company’s Holiday Party.

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Holiday parties hosted by employers are a wonderful way to promote company culture and boost employee morale. Unfortunately, ringing in the holiday spirit can sometimes result in career-altering behavior that causes problems...more

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It’s the Holiday Season…for Employers to Limit Risk

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Tipsy employees create a slew of risks for employers, and the annual holiday party may be one of the only times in the year when employees have the chance to imbibe together. This doesn’t mean that employers have to be the...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Employer Tips for Holiday Parties

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It is now December, which means that holiday parties are on the horizon for many employers. As the celebrations are just around the corner, consider the following tips to ensure that no lawsuits appear under the tree this...more

K&L Gates LLP

Miami Legal Tropics: Sexual Harassment & Holiday Parties

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In this episode, K&L Gates Miami partner April Boyer and associate Yamilet Hurtado discuss a number of key issues on “How To Keep Your Holiday Party Festive While Still Complying with Employment Laws”. The “most wonderful...more

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From Mistletoe to #MeToo: Office Party Tips and Trends for 2018

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As the holidays rapidly approach, employers are typically preparing for office festivities. This year, however, employers are noticeably less interested in holiday work parties. ...more

Smith Anderson

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

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1 Million Views for All the Wrong Reasons: How to Keep Your Office Holiday Party From Going Viral

Your annual holiday party presents an opportunity for employees and management to cut loose and celebrate their accomplishments in the past year. It also presents an opportunity to make some bad decisions - which,...more

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Social Hosts Beware: "One More for the Road?" May Be a Bad Idea

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Everyone was having such a good time, too . . . The company was hosting its annual holiday party. The company had arranged to hold the event that Saturday night in a hotel ballroom. Moods were festive, especially because...more

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Avoiding legal hangovers

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‘Tis the season … for office holiday parties. They are great for employee morale. They can also give rise to legal hangovers that can extend far beyond the holiday season. Originally published in The Journal Record -...more

Gray Reed

Fight Night at Your Company Holiday Party

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Jim Duncey, the owner of Duncey’s Caps, Inc., decides to hold an employee/significant other holiday party this year with live music and an open cash bar managed by a third-party bartending service. Each employee will get...more

Snell & Wilmer

Protecting Your Company Against the Perils of Office Parties

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Whether you’re ready or not, it’s almost time to deck the halls and pull out the punch bowl for your office holiday party. But before you start dusting off your religiously neutral décor, make sure you take steps to limit the...more

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How to Keep Your Holiday Party off of the Naughty List

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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Recommendations to Make the Corporate Holiday Party Fun, Festive, and Harassment-Free

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Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, employers will be tasked with planning a variety of holiday gatherings to celebrate the season. Employers may want to make a list and check it twice to ensure that their holiday...more

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Have Yourself a Safe, Undistracted, and Accident Free Holiday

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Keep your holidays happy and safe. At this time of year, with all of the joy, parties, and excitement the season brings, employers need to be especially vigilant to keep and maintain a safe workplace...more

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