If work-related events or holiday parties are coming up on your calendar,
consider the commute for your employees. Travel required to and from events may
invite employer liability claims, especially if the function requires your
employees to drive an alternate route home.
The recent case of Spencer v. VIP Inc. is a telling example – the court found
VIP could be held liable for damages for a fatal auto collision caused by its
employee who was traveling home from a VIP sponsored charity event. This
mini-seminar will explore strategies for employers to avoid unknowingly assuming
liability for their employees’ actions.
Join us!
December 6, 2006
8:00 – 9:00
am
Preti Flaherty, One City
Center, Portland, Maine (Penthouse)
Attorney Jeff Peters will cover how employer liability relates to
work events:
- Are work-sponsored or holiday parties considered work-related events?
- What constitutes “on the job” or “special assignments?”
- At what point does a typical commute to work become work-related travel?
- How can you avoid potential claims when planning your event?
This breakfast briefing is free to attend, but please RSVP by Dec 1 to Kim
LeBlanc at 207.791.3004 or kleblanc@preti.com.
