The 2017 office Christmas party season will go on — but amid a heightened sensitivity about what constitutes harassing behaviour under the mistletoe. “That being said, I have done more anti-harassment training in the last six months than ever,” she told The Star. Charlotte Triggs, senior editor for People Magazine, discusses the sexual harassment, abuse and assault allegations leveled against some of Hollywood's biggest stars. (The Associated Press)Foremost would be to implement or update a sexual harassment policy before the parties get started and to, as employment lawyer Howard Levitt advises, allow spouses to attend — and limit free drink tickets. But she said staff are reminded as the season approaches that the policy covers behaviour at work-related social events including holiday parties.

Source: thestar November 16, 2017 17:48 UTC