Don't set yourself up for potential litigation with a company party.
Company parties can be a great opportunity for employers to boost employee morale and foster workplace camaraderie. Unfortunately, these same parties can provide an outlet for inappropriate behavior and can potentially expose the company to liability. This ondemand course will help you target potential sources of liability and proactively address them through policies and thoughtful planning. This ondemand course will also explore the considerations any employer should examine when deciding whether to serve alcohol at its function, harassment and other behaviors to look out for, and strategies for addressing issues related to religious differences. Don't let your company's party leave you with the gift of unwanted liability and litigation.
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Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Agenda
Overview
Alcohol and Liability
- Should We Allow Alcohol?
- American With Disabilities Act Considerations
- Substance Abuse Prevention Policy Considerations
- Drunk Driving
- How to Avoid Problems
Avoiding Harassment
- Sexual Harassment
- Negligent Supervision of Staff
- Common Sense
- Policy Tips
Religious Issues
- Accommodation Responsibilities
- How to Address Employee Concerns
- Possible Pitfalls
Question and Answer Session
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Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Credits
OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on December 12, 2014.
Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Faculty

Matthew F. Nieman
Jackson Lewis P.C.
- Principal and litigation manager in the Washington D.C. Region office of Jackson Lewis P.C.
- Admitted to the federal and state bars of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia
- A national practice which emphasizes all aspects of general employment counsel and litigation; disability, leave and health management; noncompete and trade secret protection; and privacy, e-communication and data security
- Conducts regular seminars/live webinars and workshops on sexual harassment, discrimination, substance abuse prevention topics, and litigation avoidance
- Author of numerous publications related to employer issues, including extensive publications in the area of state and federal drug testing
- Serves as general counsel for the Institute for a Drug Free Workplace and is the co-author of Guide to State and Federal Drug Testing Laws
- American Bar Association; Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Dulles Chapter, past president and current legislative liaison
- J.D. degree, William & Mary Law School; B.S. degree in industrial and labor relations, Cornell University
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or 703-483-8331

Amanda Vaccaro
Jackson Lewis P.C.
- Attorney in Jackson Lewis P.C.'s Washington, D.C. Region office
- Represents management in litigation, mediation and arbitration involving a wide range of employment-related claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and various state wage payment and human rights laws, as well as breach of contract and tort claims
- Provides counsel and training to management clients to help employers avoid litigation
- Regularly advises clients on various employment issues, including hiring, performance management, leave, termination, employment contracts, personnel policies and handbooks
- J.D. degree, cum laude, Georgetown University Law Center; B.A. degree in sociology/anthropology, Vassar College
- Can be contacted at 703-483-8378 or at [email protected]
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Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

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