Charles Ware is a principal in the national law firm of Charles Jerome Ware, P.A., Attorneys & Counselors, which is headquartered conveniently in Columbia, Howard County, Maryland --- between Baltimore and Washington. For an initial courtesy consultation, contact us at www.charlesjeromeware.com, (410) 730- 5016 or (410) 720-6129.
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November, December and January may bring more than holiday cheer for many Americans. Surveys reveal that holiday parties in both homes and offices can result all too often in trips to the courthouse
for many. Some tips I recommend for my clients to avoid lawsuits are as follows:
1. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. Have someone volunteer as a non-alcohol drinking driver
for you, if you plan to drink alcohol. DUIs and DWIs are prevalent during the holidays.
2. AS THE HOST OR HOSTESS FOR A HOLIDAY PARTY at which alcohol is served, be
aware of how much your guests are drinking, and respond accordingly. Most people are not
aware that a party host in many jurisdictions in the U.S. who serves alcohol to a clearly inebriated
(drunk) guest may be legally responsible if that person goes on to hurt or kill someone in a car accident.
3. BEWARE OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT. It was said a number of years ago by a court that
office holiday parties (including those in homes) are a " fertile ground for unwanted sexual overtures" that often lead to complaints. S + C + A = D ( Stress from work plus a chance to cut loose plus alcohol equals a recipe for Disaster).
4. DISCRIMINATION. Be sensitive to the fact that your company probably employs people who practice a variety of religions and celebrate a variety of holidays. Be sure it is clear to all employees that attendance at the company's holiday party is optional.
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