It’s the time of year for glad tidings, good cheer, and … employment lawsuits? The holiday season brings with it many pitfalls for employers.

Each year employers face myriad lawsuits stemming from holiday-related issues, such as harassment or discrimination occurring at the holiday party or company-sponsored events, or employers’ failure to follow minimum wage and overtime statues, or applicable laws, when approving (or denying) employees’ leave requests. And this is just naming a few issues.