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The Office Holiday Party – Over the Big Pond, a Different Type of Party

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

This month, I’ve recapped some thoughts on the office holiday party in the United States (available here, here and here.)  But by and large, holiday parties in the United States are fairly tame – particularly when compared with our friends in Great Britain.  Whether that’s through litigation or tradition is a question for sociologists, not employment law… Continue Reading

Part II – Employer Liability at Office Holiday Parties – Beyond Sexual Harassment

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

Yesterday, I talked about issue spotting for holiday parties.  But what are some pro-active steps an employer can take? Well, there is no "one size fits all" approach.  Here are some suggestions to ponder that may fit for a particular employer. To Drink or Not to Drink Since alcohol can be tied to many of… 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