Reduce Risk at Christmas Parties/Social Events

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Published on: 06/08/2015

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Lisa Bryson

Lisa Bryson, Associate at A&L Goodbody, outlines practical steps to reduce risk at Christmas parties/ social events.

Lisa writes:

No one wants to be 'bah humbug' about the approaching festivities and party season but then neither does any organisation (or individual!)– want to be on the receiving end of a claim arising from events at or following a work-related party. We know there are 12 days of Christmas, so here are our '12 tips for Christmas' parties:

Ensure all your policies are up to date
Issue guidelines on how to behave
Timings
Limit the Christmas spirit
Tasty snacks
Lose the mistletoe
Identify potential hazards
Beware of drink driving
Expect less the morning after
Enjoy the craic?
Secret Santa's stocking?
Inviting husbands, wives... and life-partners?

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Disclaimer The information in this article is provided as part of Legal Island's Employment Law Hub. We regret we are not able to respond to requests for specific legal or HR queries and recommend that professional advice is obtained before relying on information supplied anywhere within this article. This article is correct at 06/08/2015

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