Howard Levitt: The scariest thing about Halloween is the office party

The Scariest Thing About Halloween: Office Parties

According to Howard Levitt, every October, managers attempt to boost morale with Halloween-themed parties, but these events can often lead to legal issues.

Managers' good intentions can turn into a "legal nightmare" due to potential liability, with some cases resulting in human rights complaints, harassment investigations, or wrongful dismissal suits.

One ill-judged "fun" event can morph into a human rights complaint, harassment investigation or wrongful dismissal suit faster than you can say "trick or treat."

Authors Howard Levitt and Jeffrey Vandespyker emphasize the importance of being cautious when organizing office parties to avoid potential problems.

Author's summary: Halloween office parties can lead to legal issues for employers.

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Financial Post Financial Post — 2025-10-28

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