When the festive fun goes too far, employers may find themselves liable for their staff’s raucous behaviourIt’s Christmas party season, which for many workers means pulling on their festive jumpers and having a few glasses of warm prosecco with colleagues at the office bash. But the fun can sometimes leave bosses with more than just a headache the following day, when the behaviour of their employees lands them in court.Shelbourne v Cancer Research UK 2019 arose from an incident at the charity’s Christmas party. The event – which consisted of a buffet, some “oversized” games, a ceilidh and a disco – was open to staff and guests who had bought a ticket to attend. Continue reading…
Via: Landmarks in law: the office Christmas party that ended in court
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