A reminder of the risks and liabilities as holiday parties return to some workplaces
It’s been a long slog through the pandemic as lockdowns have shuttered many offices and business, and people have gotten used to the vast majority of both their work and leisure life taking place within the confines of their own home. But over the past few months, employers have started opening their doors to employees returning, at least on a part-time basis. And for a few, that is leading to the return of a classic event — the office holiday party.
The pandemic isn’t quite over yet, but with vaccination numbers increasing and restrictions gradually lessening, some people are getting more comfortable with in-person gatherings. After a 2020 holiday season featuring mostly virtual event, some employees and employers may be itching for the chance to celebrate the season and the year’s accomplishments together.
In a recent U.S. study, more than one in four employers are planning to hold in-person holiday celebrations, up from just five per cent last year. The same study found that about one-third of companies aren’t planning on holding any event at all, down from more than half in 2020.
Of course, the return of in-person office holiday parties brings some of the risks and cautions that have always come with such events, and the anticipation of having them after skipping last year may cause some to forget.
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