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Holiday Party Law: The Complete Guide

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Kentucky CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
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Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
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Lorna Wiggins
Leah Lively
Kyra Bradley
Joseph Schiavoni
With Lorna M. Wiggins from Wiggins, Williams & Wiggins, P.C. + 3 others

Fri, Nov 13, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102679

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Overview

Harassment, drunk driving, wage claims. What happens at the party doesn't stay at the party.

Holiday parties feel like a perk - until they become a liability. A drunk driving crash after an open bar. A harassment claim that started on the dance floor. A wage violation triggered by mandatory attendance. These aren't hypotheticals - they're Monday morning phone calls. In this timely program, our expert faculty provide you with essential guidelines for preventing and addressing these hypothetical scenarios, as well as other common holiday party legal issues. Whether you're an attorney, an HR professional, or an employer, you do not want to miss this practical course - register today!

  • Examine best practices for preventing wage and hour claims related to company events.
  • Determine the employer's responsibilities concerning accidents and third-party injuries.
  • Understand workers' comp exposure for injuries that occur during company events.
  • Learn best practices for conducting holiday party investigations.
  • Build airtight policies, venue contracts, and documentation practices that reduce risk from the start.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Wage and Hour Issues at Parties, Retreats, and Remote Events
  2. Harassment and Discimination Claims (With Case Studies)
  3. Alcohol-Related Liability (With Case Studies)
  4. Workers' Compensation Issues and Scope-of-Work Analysis
  5. Holiday Party Investigations and Post-Event Response
  6. Policies, Contracts, and Insurance: Documentation Best Practices and Review Checklists

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Pending 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Pending 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CPE for Accountants Approved 3.5 Total
New York CPE for Accountants Approved 3.5 Total
Washington CPE for Accountants Approved 3.5 Total
Wisconsin CPE for Accountants Approved 3.6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3.5 Total
HRCI Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
CPE for Accountants/NASBA Approved 3.5 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Wage and Hour Issues at Parties, Retreats, and Remote Events

    1. Compensability of Attendance
    2. Travel Time and Reimbursement
    3. Nonexempt Employee Concerns, Including Overtime
    4. Multi-Day Retreats
    5. Remote and Hybrid Holiday Parties: Wage and Hour Issues
    6. Case Study: Mandatory attendance and overtime claim
    7. Top 5 Tips for Preventing Wage and Hour Claims

  2. Harassment and Discimination Claims (With Case Studies)

    1. Holiday Parties: Workplace Extension or Social Event?
    2. Employer Liability for Employee Conduct
    3. Religious and Cultural Sensitivities, Inclusion, and Accommodation
    4. Offensive Jokes/Costumes/Themes
    5. Case Study: Executive harasses vendor at after-party
    6. Case Study: The religious objection
    7. Case Study: The suggestive gag gift secret santa complaint

  3. Alcohol-Related Liability (With Case Studies)

    1. Dram Shop and Social Host Liability
    2. Negligent Entrustment and Negligent Supervision
    3. DUI and Post-Event Incidents
    4. Preventive Measures
    5. Cannabis and Other Substances
    6. Case Study: Drunk employee causes crash after open bar
    7. Case Study: Fight breaks out at employer-sponsored casino night

  4. Workers' Compensation Issues and Scope-of-Work Analysis

    1. Injuries at Holiday Parties
    2. Factors Affecting Coverage
    3. Case Study: Employee injury during team-building activity

  5. Holiday Party Investigations and Post-Event Response

    1. Employer Oversight During Virtual Events; Recording and Consent Laws
    2. Responding to Complaints
    3. Conducting Holiday Party Investigations
    4. Discipline Considerations
    5. Off-Duty Conduct and Employer Discipline (After-Parties, Hotel Incidents, Social Posts)
    6. Retaliation Risks
    7. Case Study: The viral TikTok
    8. Case Study: Senior executive misconduct cover-up

  6. Policies, Contracts, and Insurance: Documentation Best Practices and Review Checklists

    1. The Most Common Holiday Party Mistakes Employers Make
    2. Pre-Party Employee Communications
    3. Social Media Policies
    4. Alcohol Management Policies
    5. Venue and Vendor Contracts
    6. Insurance Coverage and Risk Transfer
    7. Best Practices Checklist: Before, During, and After the Event

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. HR professionals, accountants, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Lorna M Wiggins
Lorna M.
Wiggins
Wiggins, Williams & Wiggins, P.C.
Leah Lively
Leah
Lively
Buchalter
Kyra G Bradley
Kyra G.
Bradley
Archer & Greiner, P.C.
Joseph L Schiavoni
Joseph L.
Schiavoni
Schiavoni, Schiavoni, Bush & Muldowney Co., L.P.A.
Speaker bio
Lorna M Wiggins

Lorna M. Wiggins

Wiggins, Williams & Wiggins, P.C.
Lorna Wiggins

is a shareholder in the Albuquerque law firm of Wiggins, Williams & Wiggins, P.C. She has practiced primarily in the areas of labor and employment law. Ms. Wiggins started practicing law in New Mexico after completing a judicial clerkship. Much of her practice includes advising management on various personnel issues, including hiring, discipline, termination and layoff issues; negotiating employment contracts; non-compete agreements; patent waiver agreements; and assisting management in developing and implementing personnel policies. Ms. Wiggins regularly assists management in certification and decertification elections, negotiating union contracts, arbitrations, and unfair labor practice charges. She regularly defends employers before the New Mexico Human Right Commission, EEOC, OFCCP, NLRB, and state and federal courts. Ms. Wiggins routinely provides training to employers in recognizing and eliminating discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is a frequent lecturer on labor and employment law. She attended Southern Methodist University, and earned her B.S. degree, cum laude, from the University of North Dakota and her J.D. degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law. Ms. Wiggins is a member of the Albuquerque and American bar associations, and State Bar of New Mexico.

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Leah Lively

Leah Lively

Buchalter
Leah Lively

is a shareholder with Buchalter's Portland office, and a member of the labor and employment practice. She also is a member of Buchalter's equine law industry group. She drafts boarding and sales contracts, advises clients on wage and hour compliance, and represents clients in litigation. Ms. Lively earned her J.D. degree from Lewis & Clark Law School and her B.S. degree from California Polytechnic State University. While in law school, she was part of the National Champion Team, Environmental Moot Court, and Cornelius Honor Society. Ms. Lively is a member of the Multnomah Bar Foundation (director), American Employment Law Counsel, and the Oregon Hunter Jumper Association (director). She is licensed to practice law in Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

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Kyra G Bradley

Kyra G. Bradley

Archer & Greiner, P.C.
Kyra Bradley

is an attorney in the Voorhees, New Jersey office of Archer & Greiner, P.C. She assists employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including issues, such as employee discipline and termination, reasonable accommodations, leave entitlements, wage and hour issues, and human resource policies and handbooks. Ms. Bradley conducts internal employment investigations on behalf of clients, makes recommendations, and prepares employer responses to administrative charges, including charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She also assists in defending employers in cases alleging violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), among others. Ms. Bradley earned her B.A. degree from Villanova University, her M.S. degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her J.D. degree from Villanova University.

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Joseph L Schiavoni

Joseph L. Schiavoni

Schiavoni, Schiavoni, Bush & Muldowney Co., L.P.A.
Joseph Schiavoni

is a partner with Schiavoni, Schiavoni, Bush & Muldowney Co., L.P.A., where he practices workers' compensation and personal injury. Mr. Schiavoni is admitted to practice in Ohio. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Mahoning County Bar Association and Ohio Association for Justice. Mr. Schiavoni earned his B.S. degree from Ohio University and his J.D. degree from Capital Law School. He is a former member of the Ohio Senate from 2009-2018. He currently also serves as a Mahoning County Court Judge and has held that position since 2020.

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