Well the Holiday Parties have started which also means HR will likely have to deal with an employee’s conduct at the party. The attached article raises some key points. For an employee, you want to make sure you are able to keep your job after the party; so don’t misbehave. For an employer, its important in the investigation to get the victim employee’s perspective along with an idea of remedial action the employee may want.
For the Party, the employer may want encourage Employees to invite Guests as this tends to decrease any potential for inappropriate behavior. The employer should also consider limiting the alcohol consumption. If an employee misbehaves (a) review the Company Behavior Policies and Employee Handbook; and (b) promptly investigate any complaints and respond accordingly, Lastly, if a situation does arise, make sure to call an experienced employment attorney to guide you through the concerns.