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How to Host an Above-Board Office Holiday Party


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Categories:
Business
Faculty:
Laura Feldman
Program Credits:
1-1.2 Credits
Credit Type:
General
Program Type:
Live Webcast

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Description

Workplace holiday parties can be valuable opportunities for team building and morale — but they also present unique and often underestimated legal and ethical risks for employers. While many assume that off-site or after-hours events fall outside the scope of workplace liability, employees, vendors, and even third-party guests can create exposure under Title VII, state anti-discrimination statutes, gender-violence laws, and common-law tort theories.  Plaintiff’s employment attorney and former EEOC trial lawyer Laura Feldman examines the legal framework governing misconduct at work-sponsored social events and provides actionable strategies for reducing risk before, during, and after your office celebration. The program also addresses inclusive holiday practices, gift-giving rules, wage/hour considerations, and how to conduct post-event investigations.

Learning Objectives:

1.    Identify key federal and state laws governing employer liability for misconduct at off-site or after-hours work events.

2.    Recognize common misconceptions related to alcohol service, venue selection, third-party liability, and “off-the-clock” conduct.

3.    Implement pre-event strategies, including policy circulation, manager expectations, complaint-reporting systems, and guest-related considerations.

4.    Apply practical, real-world risk-mitigation measures during an event, including alcohol management and activity planning.

5.    Conduct appropriate post-event responses, including investigations, discipline, and managing after-party risk.

6.    Incorporate ethical considerations surrounding inclusive celebrations, gift-giving policies, insurance limitations, and wage/hour nuances.

7.    Evaluate whether holiday party attendance should be mandatory or optional from both legal and practical perspectives.

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Laura Feldman specializes in investigating and litigating claims of workplace sexual misconduct, gender and pregnancy discrimination, and whistleblowing. At the federal U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, she honed a trauma-informed approach to advocacy as a trial attorney on cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. With 17 years’ experience practicing employment law, she regularly goes up against Fortune 500 companies and has served as an expert. Now Of Counsel at The Prinz Law Firm, she makes workplaces better by representing employees and conducting highly sensitive, often high-stakes investigations. Laura’s compassionate yet strategic approach helps clients find peace in their paths forward.