Mistletoe, misconduct & mitigation: Employment law at Christmas and beyond

Join Alex Harper, Jo Boxhall and Isabella Milnes-James from our Employment team for an insightful session designed to help HR professionals, in-house counsel, and people managers navigate the risks and responsibilities that come with the season and beyond.

This session will cover:

🎁 Worker Protection Act: one year on

• What “reasonable steps” really mean in practice

• EHRC guidance

🎄 Christmas parties & festive pitfalls

• Vicarious liability and off-site misconduct

• Managing alcohol, inclusion, and social media risks

• Avoiding discrimination, harassment, and post-party grievances

🔮 Looking ahead to 2026

• The shift from “reasonable” to “all reasonable steps”

• Third-party harassment and NDAs under scrutiny

• Broader reforms under the ERB

Perfect for: HR professionals, in-house counsel, people managers, and anyone responsible for workplace culture and compliance.

Let’s make sure your workplace stays on the right side of the law.