Taking festive fun too far

While we might be heading for the first Christmas in years unblighted by Covid-19, employers should be aware of the risks when bringing their teams together for some well-earned seasonal celebrations.

It is important to not get too caught up in the festivities and remember that the Christmas party is essentially just an extension of the workplace.

To protect themselves from unnecessary employment issues afterwards, with the potential financial and reputational damage for the organisation that can follow, employers need to ensure they are prepared in advance.

Despite the party taking place outside of the workplace and normal office hours, there remains the risk that an employer could be liable for the actions of its employees.