Sexual Harassment And The Christmas Party

Christmas parties are positive occasions, held to celebrate the festive season and the end of a year of hard work. There is, however, a darker side to these events where overuse of alcohol, proximity to colleagues and inappropriate behaviour can create a troubling atmosphere. During these events, incidents of sexual harassment can take place in the hope that these will fall under the employer's radar. It is imperative, therefore, that employers take proactive action to limit the risk of harassme