In 2018, a supermarket warehouse worker claimed unfair dismissal after an incident at a work Christmas party where he reportedly threw a full glass of beer at colleagues. Bar staff had limited his drinks and eventually cut him off, alleging he directed a racial slur at them.
When December comes around, it's hard not to let the silly season get the best of you. After all, the sun is shining a little brighter and the energy at work just feels lighter. But with December comes the work Christmas party — a place where you can kick back and relax with your colleagues over a couple of drinks. At least, that's what it's meant to be like.
" Woken up after your Christmas party feeling like a fool? Leverington says if you're worried you've said or done something a bit silly or problematic, it's best to own up to your actions. "While that won't mean that you won't suffer the repercussions of whatever you may have said or done, generally owning your conduct will always assist you.
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