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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Top 10 Things Not To Do At The Office Holiday Party

It's that most wonderful time of the year. Mistletoe, eggnog and holiday parties in the office make employment lawyers rub their hands together with glee. That's because we get very busy in January after all the party-related firings. There's sexual harassment, discrimination, recriminations, finger-pointing – all the stuff of nice legal fees.
Here are the top things you absolutely should not do at the office holiday party if you don't want to be sitting across a table giving your deposition or reviewing your severance package with an employment lawyer in the new year:

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3 comments:

  1. The GriperDecember 16, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    common sense advice, Donna. yet i bet your office will still be busy next year in spite of it. enjoy the profits.

    btw, may you and your family have a merry Christmas and a very happy new year.

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  2. Donna BallmanDecember 16, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Thanks Griper! I hope you're right :)

    You too - have a wonderful holiday season and happy new year.

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  3. George E. Bourguignon, Jr. Attorney at LawDecember 29, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Maybe just don't go, there is too much at risk. Maybe just buy the company, then act how you well please, but maybe not, too much to risk then too.

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