As most office Christmas parties are company sponsored events, employers are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of their staff during the party – as well as making sure they have a great time.  It is worth remembering that employers are responsible for the conduct of their employees at all work related events, both on-site and off-site in addition to unplanned and spontaneous events that may occur. Christmas parties generally have a positive impact on morale and team spirit and it is an opportunity for an employer to thank employees for all of their hard work during the year. However, ...