With the holiday season here, workers and employers often gather together to enjoy the festivities. Often times workplace parties include the consumption of alcoholic beverages. If that's the case, the Department of Labor strongly encourages employers to take precautions that will prevent tragedy during the season.
The department's Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace program provides steps employers can take all year round — and particularly during the holidays — to ensure the safety of their workers. Nine tips for office celebrations include: