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Holiday Office Parties: What Issues Should an Employer Be Considering?

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

Although many holiday office parties have been toned down this year (or canceled) in light of the recession, there are certainly plenty of others moving forward.  Last year, I did a series of posts on the subject from an employment law perspective.  In general, and besides the obvious sexual harassment issues that always seem to… Continue Reading

Part I – Employer Liability at Office Holiday Parties — Beyond Sexual Harassment

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

With the Office Holiday Party scene upon us, most articles, like this one in the New York Times tend to point out the obvious risks associated with them — sexual harassment.  In my view, if employers are not aware that mixing alcohol with co-workers in a festive setting can be a recipe for harassment claims,… Continue Reading