Office Holiday Parties: Legal Insights and Best Practices from Office Christmas Party and Love Actually — Hiring to Firing Podcast
(Podcast) California Employment News: Best Practices for Office Holiday Celebrations (Archive)
California Employment News: Best Practices for Office Holiday Celebrations (Archive)
Juneteenth and Legal: A Legacy, Celebration, and Future
The Line Between Gift Giving and Bribery
On Juneteenth: A Discussion with McGlinchey’s African American Affinity Group [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 41]
The Holiday Workplace During COVID-19 with Sarah Mitchell Montgomery and Brad Nitschke
II-36- Holiday Party Tips, the 2018/2019 Federal Regulatory Agenda, and Noteworthy Cases On Suing and Being Sued
I-20 - Special Holiday Party Episode
Scammers prey on us when we are most vulnerable. Although some of us are early holiday shoppers, others wait until the last minute to complete their holiday shopping....more
Foreign nationals often plan international travel during the holidays. As a result, it is one of the busiest times of year for visa processing at U.S. Consulates and Embassies. Here are a few helpful considerations to make...more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The season’s greetings provide us with time to gather and reflect on the accomplishments and triumphs of ourselves and our peers. With a season so festive and spirits so bright, let’s...more
Employers should be wary of the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (and/or the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)) before excluding unionized workers from holiday parties and similar perks given to nonunionized employees....more
'Tis the season for workplace holiday celebrations! In this festive episode of Hiring to Firing podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter are joined by guest Brett Schwab, corporate counsel at D&H Distributing, to...more
The holiday season is a magical time of year in New York, filled with excitement, celebration, and festive cheer. It is also one of the busiest, from holiday gatherings to decorating and holiday shopping. The hustle of the...more
Santa knows best. Dear Kids: You know that Santa loves you, right? And he would never want to see anything bad happen to you? Good. Then please take Santa’s advice, now that you’re in the working world. Your employer may...more
OSHA’s website recently added advice to employers, particularly in retail and warehousing, to help keep their employees safe this holiday season and linked a video on the Department of Labor’s YouTube page containing nine...more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, full of holiday cheer but, unfortunately for some employers, also legal risks and potential liability. A company’s annual holiday party, gala or event can quickly turn from a...more
With the holiday season upon us, corporate gift policies should be reviewed with key personnel to maintain compliance with state and federal rules. For almost all New Jersey government officials and state employees, gifts are...more
The holiday season has arrived and soon organizations throughout the country will hold their annual holiday celebrations. This much coveted tradition is a great way to network and celebrate with colleagues....more
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday only recently behind us, and with Christmas and New Years’ closing in soon, the deals are endless and consumer spending is amplified. The goal for companies this time of year is not just to...more
For employers, the holiday season often includes hosting annual parties, catering office luncheons, or distributing end-of-year gifts and bonuses. However, with these good tidings and cheers comes potential liabilities....more
In this season of giving and gratitude, let’s consider the ways we can magnify the best spirit of the holiday season....more
It’s the time of year when companies hold end-of-year celebrations and festivities for the holidays. As employers prepare for these gatherings, there are a few things they should keep in mind to reduce the chances of HR...more
Dear Littler, We’d like to provide gifts to our staff for the holidays but are unsure which types of gifts would trigger tax obligations for our employees. We’d also like to offer donation matching for our employees’...more
Every parent wants to make their child’s dreams come true, especially during the holiday season. Sometimes a child’s only stated wish is to have his or her divorced or separated parents celebrate the holidays together....more
The holiday season marks the busiest time of the year for retailers. Filled with holiday cheer, many shoppers look forward to availing themselves of ever-enticing holiday deals. To fully capitalize on the most wonderful...more
The hustle and bustle of the holidays causes added stress for even the most organized, forward thinkers among us. Add in going through a custody dispute or operating in the context of two households after a custody dispute,...more
The holiday season is a whirlwind for retailers: packed stores, long hours, and the need for extra hands to meet demand. While your focus often centers on sales and customer satisfaction, ensuring compliance with employment...more
Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and—let’s be honest—lots of food. But for vegetarians, it can feel more like a minefield of side dishes. While others enjoy the turkey, vegetarians are often left piecing together...more
Passport to Smooth Travels: Essential International Travel Checklist for the Holiday Season- As the travel holiday season begins, clients are reminded of the following precautions to ensure a smooth travel experience during...more
As we head into the holiday season, we all find ourselves busy with work-related parties, events, and get- togethers of many different types. From time to time, businesses host employee parties or other offsite events to keep...more
Retail employers are bracing for the annual surge in customer traffic and sales during the holidays, but the large crowds, stress of the season, and other factors increase the risks of workplace violence. As the holiday...more
As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, it also becomes a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to target retailers, their suppliers, and their customers. As The Hacker News reports, criminal use of artificial...more