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ARTICLE · 17 DECEMBER 2013

12 Tips For Christmas

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An employer is liable for the conduct of its employees at a Christmas party organised by the employer.

IrelandEmployment and HR
Elizabeth Ryan
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1. Christmas Party (i)

An employer is liable for the conduct of its employees at a Christmas party organised by the employer. The Equality Tribunal and the Labour Court have had little difficulty in establishing liability where a person is harassed at a work-related event such as a Christmas Party (See Ms. A v A Public House and Mr. B [DEC-E2012-022] and Maguire v North Western Health Board [2003] ELR 340).

Tip: Employers should ensure that employees understand the standard of conduct expected of them at a Christmas party and that they are expected to observe the provisions of the Dignity at Work and Bullying and Harassment policies at work related events. Employers might consider amending such policies, or introducing them if such policies are not in existence, to include references to work related social events if necessary.

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