Let The Good Times Roll…But Not Out Of Control

Hosting parties for your employees and their families may be good for morale and engagement, but they are fraught with risks of legal liability for employers. Alcohol use is at the heart of these risks. Too much consumption can lead to physical injuries, whether self-inflicted like falling down stairs, or by the conduct of another like sexual harassment or assault. Other issues that may not have even been contemplated five years ago, such as cannabis consumption, also raise a new category of concerns. However, these risks are not unmanageable. In this article, we will detail some of those risks and offer ideas for how employers can try to mitigate them.

Employers' Legal Obligations