How to Reduce Liability Risks at Company Parties
With the holiday season in full swing, it is the perfect time to start planning your company holiday party. While a holiday party is the best way to celebrate the season with all of your employees, it can also be a serious liability issue if something goes wrong. Keep these tips in mind to help reduce your holiday party liability risk.
- Celebrate the “holiday” season – make sure that your holiday party does not focus on any specific religious holidays. Employers are required to accommodate all religious beliefs of employees, so make sure to go with a neutral holiday theme.
- Drink responsibly – serving alcohol at your party can increase the chances that something will go wrong at the party. Hire a professional bartender to serve the drinks to help limit the amount of alcohol that is consumed. Also make sure to offer plenty of non-alcoholic beverage choices so that people have more options to choose from. Keep the number of a taxi company nearby to ensure that nobody has to drive home if they are intoxicated.
- Avoid sexual harassment lawsuits – even though holiday parties have a much more relaxed vibe, make sure you do not get too relaxed. What one person may consider a friendly hug at the end of the night, another person may consider crossing the line.
- Think about gifts – if you are planning to exchange gifts during the party, opt for an indirect exchange. Indirect gift exchanges can help prevent any harsh feeling from coming out as part of a gift.
Having the right commercial insurance policies can help to ensure that your holiday party does not end in a disaster. Contact the insurance professionals at Phocus Companies in Phoenix, Arizona for all of your business insurance needs this holiday season to ensure that you have the right amount of protection for any unfortunate situation.
