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Holiday Parties Coronavirus/COVID-19

Smith Gambrell Russell

Annual Party Poopers’ Guide to the Holidays: The Office Holiday Party is Back and So Are We

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Over the past two years, employers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic were forced to hold their holiday celebrations virtually via Zoom, or maybe even scrapped such events altogether given the circumstances. This year,...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Employer Justified in Terminating Employees Who Hosted Christmas Party During COVID-19

​​​​​​​During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers were understandably concerned that regardless of the measures taken to prevent workplace infections, employees could still place co-workers and third parties in...more

Fisher Phillips

Some Things Never Change: 4 Risks Employers Should Keep in Mind to Avoid a Frozen Winter

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There are many things to love about winter: holiday music, shiny decorations, excuses to shop more than you should, and your favorite coffee shop serving drinks in those delightful red cups. While winter can be a time to...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Omicron Is Coming to Town: Protecting Employers From Fa-La-La-Liability

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Seyfarth Synopsis: With the latest coronavirus variant, Omicron, detected and increasing in California, many companies may be questioning their plans to host office holiday parties. But no need to call in the Grinch just yet!...more

Saiber LLC

Navigating Holiday Parties During the COVID-19 Era

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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

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Dear Littler: Can we ban the unvaccinated from our office parties?

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Dear Littler: The holiday season is upon us, and we’d like to celebrate this year by holding an actual office party like we did in the “before” times. Prior to 2020, we held luncheons in our New Jersey branch office for...more

Perkins Coie

Employers Are Offering Different Types of Shots at This Year’s Holiday Parties

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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

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Five Considerations for Employers at the Close of 2021

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

Jackson Lewis P.C.

As 2020 Winds Down, Keep Your Guard Up!

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The business world is looking to breathe a collective sigh of relief about getting to the end of 2020. But employers have to stay focused—year-end parties, performance evaluations, compensation and bonus structures all look...more

Fisher Phillips

There’s No Place But Home for the Holiday Party: How To Safely Celebrate Your Organization This Year

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With 2020 coming to a close, the first line of “Auld Lang Syne”— “Should auld acquaintance be forgot?”—is on our minds. In this pandemic age, now-familiar terms like “testing,” “mask,” and...more

Littler

Dear Littler: Are Holiday Parties and Travel Canceled this Year?

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Dear Littler: The holidays are upon us, and we’re wondering what steps we can take to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our office. As is the case for many other employers this year, the effects of the pandemic have been...more

Jackson Walker

The Holiday Workplace During COVID-19 with Sarah Mitchell Montgomery and Brad Nitschke

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As we enter the winter season with COVID-19 infections at record highs, businesses are preparing for an unusual holiday workplace where typical travels and gatherings are hindered. With the Thanksgiving holiday just weeks...more

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CDC Offers Tips to Have a Safe and Jolly Holiday Season

This year has been challenging for a number of reasons, not least of which is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workplace. After months of isolation and remote operations, many employers and employees are eagerly...more

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