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Guess what we heard? JUUL in school
 There is a new trend appearing in schools by the name of JUUL. It is an inexpensive, easy-to-use brand of e-cigarette that looks like a flash drive and can easily be used in school bathrooms, hallways, and even in the classroom. Rechargeable using a USB port, JUUL can be ordered online by anyone claiming to be 21 or older. It uses nicotine pods available in a variety of kid-friendly favors like crème brûlée and mango. Just one of these pods is equivalent to an entire pack of traditional cigarettes. Read more |
"This spring, our company will be sending several of our sales team out of state to a week-long conference. I'm sure alcohol will be a part of that event -- from the 'hospitality suites' at the hotel to dinners with vendors. Can I put limits on their drinking while at that conference, even if it's after hours? Is it true our company could be held accountable for their behavior if something bad happened as a result of their drinking?"
You're right on target for being concerned about this situation and for planning ahead! It is possible your company could be in an awkward (or worse) position if someone was hurt or killed or there were damages related to your employee's alcohol use. The more attached your company is to the event, the more you could be attached to the employee's behavior. For example ...
