HR Chat: Holiday Party Celebrations

To celebrate the holidays and the close of a successful calendar year, you are considering hosting a holiday party for your employees at a local venue that includes a bowling alley and a full bar. Attendance would be optional, and the event would take place after regular business hours. Because this would be your first time hosting a holiday party, you are aware of potential risks and would like to address them in advance. Specifically, you would like to know whether employees who choose to attend must be paid for their time, and whether you would be responsible for providing transportation home for employees who consume alcohol at the event.

It’s great that you are planning to celebrate the end of the year with your staff, and you are wise to proactively address any potential HR issues that could detract from the event. With a subscription to myHRcounsel, our attorneys can help you plan ahead and minimize the risk of HR-related challenges arising during the celebration.