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Holiday Party Law: 2024-2025 Update

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
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1 hours 29 minutes
Eraka Childs
With Eraka L. Childs from The Childs Legacy Law Firm P.C.
Recorded December 30, 2024.
Product ID 99393

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Overview

Explore the Legal Risks of Company Holiday Parties

Picture this: The company holiday party just ended. You're on your way home, and you drive past a car crash. It's an employee who was at the company-sponsored event - and the cause of the wreck was drunk-driving. Can you be found liable for negligence?


Imagine another scenario where an employee files a sexual harassment claim. You learn that the alleged misconduct took place at the annual company party, and the business is being sued for failing to prevent the harassment. What is the best way to respond to the claim?


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 employer, an HR professional, or an attorney, 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.
  • Discover the dos and don'ts of holiday party vendor contracts.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Liability Exposure for Employers
  2. Top 5 Tips for Preventing Wage and Hour Claims (Including Off-Duty Employee Issues)
  3. Harassment and Discrimination at Company Holiday Parties: Key Steps to Take
    1. Key Laws to Know
    2. Identifying and Addressing Harassment and Discrimination at Holiday Parties
    3. Unique Considerations When Allowing Guests at Company Holiday Parties
    4. Practical Guidance for Addressing Cultural and Religious Sensitivities
    5. Thorny Issues Related to Claims of Sexual Harassment and Other Misconduct
  4. Issues Related to Substance Use and Alcohol Consumption at Holiday Parties
  5. Understanding Employer Responsibility for Third-Party Injuries and Accidents
  6. Issues Related to Vendors and Contracts

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Product ID 99393

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
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  1. Holiday Party Law: 2024-2025 Update

    1. Liability Exposure for Employers
    2. Top 5 Tips for Preventing Wage and Hour Claims (Including Off-Duty Employee Issues)
    3. Harassment and Discrimination at Company Holiday Parties: Key Steps to Take
      1. Key Laws to Know
      2. Identifying and Addressing Harassment and Discrimination at Holiday Parties
      3. Unique Considerations When Allowing Guests at Company Holiday Parties
      4. Practical Guidance for Addressing Cultural and Religious Sensitivities
      5. Thorny Issues Related to Claims of Sexual Harassment and Other Misconduct
    4. Issues Related to Substance Use and Alcohol Consumption at Holiday Parties
    5. Understanding Employer Responsibility for Third-Party Injuries and Accidents
    6. Issues Related to Vendors and Contracts

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Eraka L Childs
Eraka L.
Childs
The Childs Legacy Law Firm P.C.
Speaker bio
Eraka L Childs

Eraka L. Childs

The Childs Legacy Law Firm P.C.
Eraka Childs

is a business, estate planning, probate, guardianship and family law attorney at The Childs Legacy Law Firm P.C. As an experienced trial attorney, her practice emphasizes helping people to build, preserve and pass on their wealth. Ms. Childs has more than 20 years of experience advising business owners regarding their human resources practices and other business matters. She works with her clients to accomplish their goals while avoiding unnecessary court proceedings and minimizing or eliminating exposure to death taxes. Ms. Childs earned her B.A. degree from Southwestern University and her J.D. degree from South Texas College of Law Houston. She is licensed to practice law in Texas.

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