7 ways to avoid Christmas party disasters

4. Lethal Weapon
You make it through tomorrow without killing anybody, especially me, or yourself, then I'll start trusting you.

“Christmas can be a time of high emotion where the cocktail of suppressed workplace rivalries and alcohol can lead to scuffles. A policy on workplace social events could cover the repercussions of any violent behaviour, but if this is deemed unnecessary, a ‘Christmas Party Statement’ could be put in place, with a designated member of staff charged with letting all staff know of the consequences of any tussles near the tinsel.”

5. The Polar Express
The thing about trains... it doesn't matter where they're going. What matters is deciding to get on.

“Legally there is an implied duty of care towards employees in the course of their employment, and the Christmas party comes under this definition.

“While it is not fully the responsibility of the organisation to make sure that staff get home safely after the Christmas party an employer may be liable if an employee is involved in an accident due to driving while drunk.

“An email beforehand advising staff to plan their journey home, providing taxi numbers or hired transport can help minimise the risk.”