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Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

It’s Holiday Season! Let’s Celebrate Responsibly.

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

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Just in Time for the Holidays, the EEOC Proposes Guidance on Religious Bias

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It seems that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is getting into the holiday spirit and addressing religious bias for the first time in twelve years. Last week, the EEOC proposed updated religious...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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Office Holiday Parties Are Back, As #MeToo Concerns Surge

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In the more than two years since Alyssa Milano’s tweet sparked the #MeToo movement, there have been significant changes in both the culture and the legal landscape. In the immediate aftermath of the ensuing movement, many...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

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Holiday Parties are on the Horizon: It’s Time to Double Check the Employee Handbook

Who’s excited for the company holiday party?! Probably not your friendly neighborhood employment lawyers who will tell you that employees imbibing together can create risk for employers. This doesn’t mean that no fun can be...more

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Ye Olde Holiday Crossword — With Clues for Solving the Office Party Puzzle

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As the end of the year approaches, many employers are preparing for the annual office holiday party. This occasion presents an opportunity for employers to express appreciation for the hard work performed by staff all year....more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Avoiding Office Holiday Party Headaches

The annual holiday party is a great time of the year to celebrate employees and business successes, but it can be fraught with peril. Wise employers will plan holiday celebrations carefully....more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

6 Easy Ways To Keep Your Workplace Holiday Party -- Without A Lawsuit.

Follow these rules, and you can't go wrong! A recent survey indicated that employers were cutting back on holiday parties in 2018. The consulting firm that conducted the survey speculated that #MeToo might be the reason...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

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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

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How To Celebrate The Holidays Without Ending Up In Court: Tips For Hosting A Corporate Holiday Party

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Q. Do you have any tips on how to ensure that our company holiday party does not lead to a new year liability? A. As the year comes to a close, many employers often celebrate with a holiday party as a way to thank...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

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

The Office Holiday Party: Best Practices to Avoid Legal Trouble

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The holiday season is here, and employees are looking forward to celebrating with their family and co-workers. However, the office holiday party – an anticipated yearly tradition in many workplaces – has now become a cause...more

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No Regrets: 10 Tips to Avoid Holiday Party Liability

’Tis the season for company holiday parties: co-workers of diverse backgrounds and religious beliefs interact in a social setting while partaking of spiked libations under the mistletoe. What could possibly go wrong?...more

Smith Anderson

Plan Now for a Safe and Happy Holiday Party

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It’s holiday party time! 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....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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Holiday Horror Series: Part 3 – Holiday Parties: An HR Nightmare!

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It’s that magical time of year! Time for hot cocoa, warm fires, glad tidings – and office holiday parties! Office holiday parties are a time for co-workers to relax and for employers to show appreciation to employees, all of...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

Smith Anderson

Tips for a Safe and Happy Holiday Party

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It’s holiday party time! 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...more

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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

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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

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Avoiding Holiday Liability

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Back by popular demand, here is our annual “Avoiding Holiday Liability” issue of the Workplace Word. ‘Tis the season to be jolly. However, while you are enjoying the holiday cheer and a cup of hot chocolate, don’t...more

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