Part 3/6:
Several cases have surfaced that emphasize the serious repercussions of excluding employees from festive events. One standout case involved a pregnant woman who, after revealing her pregnancy, found herself intentionally left off the guest list for the Christmas party. In this instance, her claim was met with successful legal action resulting in an award of approximately $225,500 in compensation earlier this year.
Another case that brought attention to this issue involved a new mother who was not invited to a last-minute Christmas gathering because she was on maternity leave. This led to a payout of $1,482 in 2021, illustrating that even well-intentioned events can have unintended discriminatory consequences.