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Tips to Avoid Company-Sponsored Holiday Party Liabilityby Susan Wilson Solovic- Make sure employees understand attendance at the company-sponsored event is purely voluntary. Eliminate any perception that work is being conducted. - Plan your menu carefully so as there aren't a lot of salty foods. When people are thirsty, they naturally drink more. - Don't provide a self-serve bar for guests. Either serve your guests their drinks or hire a professional bartender who can recognize when someone has had enough. - Opt for a cash bar instead of an open bar. Or limit the number of free drinks for each guest. - Consider hosting your holiday party in the afternoon instead of the evening. People tend to drink less during the day. - Arrange for designated drivers and/or provide alternative transportation. Don't let someone talk you into driving home when they have had a few too many. - Make sure there are plenty of non-alcoholic beverages available for your guests. - Close the bar about an hour prior to the end of the party. As an alternative, provide a coffee and desert bar. - Don't consume alcohol yourself during the event. It is important for you to keep a clear head so you can make prudent judgments. As a business owner, remember, even though it's a party, it is still business related. You should manage it with the same propriety you manage your business every day. It is possible to host a fun holiday event, without exposing your business to potential costly liability. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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