Christmas can throw up a number of issues for employers. With Christmas parties, issues surrounding different religions,  holiday requests and Christmas bonuses to deal with, organisations will need to make sure they are ready for the holiday season.

Office parties are a particularly big issue for HR professionals, with many having to decide how to ensure employees behave appropriately and how to deal with worse-for-wear workers who turn up late the morning after the big event.

Organisations that keep their offices open over the Christmas period may also have a battle on their hands dealing with conflicting holiday requests from employees.

Keep up-to-date with the latest news and advice on issues facing employers during the festive period with our employer's guide to Christmas...