Behaviour at work-related events

Type:: Policies and procedures

Work-related social events policy

A model policy on work-related social events.

Date:: 18 October 2018
Type:: Survey analysis

Christmas working and celebrations survey 2018

XpertHR research looks at employers' arrangements for work, rest and celebrations over the Christmas period.

Type:: Letters and forms

Letter inviting staff to Christmas party

A model letter to invite staff to a Christmas party and set out the standard of behaviour expected of them during the event.

Date:: 7 November 2016
Type:: Survey analysis

Christmas and New Year working arrangements 2016/2017

XpertHR's latest research on Christmas and New Year working arrangements finds that employers will spend an average of £27,000 on celebrations during the 2016/2017 holiday period.

Type:: Tasks

Take steps to ensure acceptable conduct at work-related social events

Type:: FAQs

Can employers be held liable for harassment that takes place during a work-related social event?

Date:: 3 December 2012
Type:: Employment law cases

Fair dismissal of employee who punched colleague after Christmas party

This case serves as a reminder to employers of the risks that can accompany Christmas parties, although the company in this case navigated the issues admirably.

Date:: 3 December 2012
Type:: Employment law cases

Dismissal for involvement in Christmas party "wrestling match" was fair

A dismissal for fighting at a Christmas party involving individuals who attempt to play down the seriousness of the incident can be fair, as this case shows.

Type:: How to

How to ensure acceptable conduct at office parties and other work-related social events

Practical guidance on ensuring acceptable behaviour at office parties and other work-related social events, such as the Christmas party, including vicarious liability and reasonable steps to prevent harassment by colleagues and third parties.

Type:: FAQs

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