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November 19, 2018

Boozy office parties are drying up today

  • There are ways to prevent problems, starting with banning or limiting alcohol, and adding active games like bowling or hachet throwing.
    • By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG
    AP Business Writer

    NEW YORK — The alcohol will flow less freely, and sometimes not at all, at some small business parties this holiday season.

    Owners concerned about sexual misconduct and the safety of staffers and guests are eliminating or limiting the open bar, making their events alcohol-free or switching from a traditional cocktail party to activities including games and contests. Human resources consultants and employment law attorneys say they're fielding more questions about alcohol and parties than in the past following the string of high-profile sexual misconduct cases that began a year ago.


     
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