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my company be sued after a Christmas Party? With Christmas around the corner it is party time! HR2all recommends that you follow the tips below to avoid finding you in an Employment Tribunal the next day. The key to a successful party is to set out clear guidelines of unacceptable behaviour such as drug taking, excessive drunkenness, harassment or violence. Staff may take the view that as a party is outside working hours, and possibly off company premises, what they do is none of the company’s business and lies outside everyday company policy. Pre-empt any issues by outlining what is considered unacceptable behaviour before the event. Make it clear that any display of these activities will be dealt with under the company’s disciplinary procedure, which may include dismissal. You will want to strike a balance between killing the party altogether and turning a blind eye to anything that goes on. You should also make it clear that staff absence will not be tolerated the morning after the night before. By putting firm, but fair procedures in place employers and employees alike will be able to wind down during the Christmas festivities without even one mention of Scrooge. |
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