social host liability

The holiday party and workplace policies

December 4, 2019 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Payroll, Privacy and Security, Wages and Compensation, 0

The holiday season is fast approaching and organizations are planning their annual Christmas or holiday parties. The increased recognition that alcohol consumption at organization-sponsored events creates significant legal liability has had an impact on that traditional institution. And now, with the legalization of cannabis and the #metoo movement, added legal liabilities come into play.

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

November 22, 2018 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Source Deductions and Reporting, Wages and Compensation

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with holiday parties, the recent proposed amendments to the Ontario ESA introduced by Bill 47 and 2019 payroll rates.

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The intoxicated holiday party employee: Avoiding social host liability

December 14, 2012 Simon Heath, BA, MIR, LLB, Heath Law Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources

With the Holiday Season in full gear, employers across the country are planning holiday parties and holiday parties often involve alcohol. This article provides a reminder on Social Host liability whereby employers could become liable for the injuries caused by intoxicated employees to themselves or others during the function or after they have left the function if proper safeguards are not put in place.

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