Employers looking for offices to rent in Edinburgh may want to take one expert's advice on how to prepare for the work's Christmas party.
A spokesperson for employment relations adviser Acas warned bosses that it is important to ensure staff are aware of ground rules before the event.
It was suggested that informing employees of what is expected of them can help to prevent individuals taking a sick day as a result of over indulging.
However, should someone call in ill the following morning, managers were advised that they must follow the normal policy regarding absence.
"If [an employer] suspects that someone is pulling a 'sickie', [they] would still need to go through the same processes [as any other time of year]," the source stated.
The comments follow a recent survey by Travelodge that revealed absences due to Christmas party hangovers will cost the UK economy £620 million throughout December.
