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The Christmas work party and the law

The office Christmas party, with the release of a new movie featuring Jennifer Aniston, is a hot topic this year. It seems employers are keen to understand their legal risks and obligations and what precautions they should take when planning and hosting events.

The office Christmas party, with the release of a new movie featuring Jennifer Aniston, is a hot topic this year. It seems employers are keen to understand their legal risks and obligations and what precautions they should take when planning and hosting events. In an interview for Radio National’s Law Report Athena Koelmeyer discusses the risks and recent litigation associated with office Christmas parties. The interview can be accessed via the ABC Radio National Law Reports home page and the ABC Radio National Law Report podcast via Apple’s Podcast App.

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