Summer is approaching and company sponsored picnics and softball games are just around the corner but so are liability issues for employers who are holding these gatherings. From impaired driving accidents to sexual harassment charges or worker's compensation claims, events involving over-the-top partying can expose employers to serious risks. Therefore, when planning your company outing this year, be sure to take precautions to minimize your risks.

America's obsession with sports is nothing new, but here's an interesting tidbit that will make any employer pause: Average fantasy sports fanatics spend an estimated 34 minutes per day just thinking about their teams, which means 30 to 40 million employees linger on sites for over 30 minutes every day deciding on whether Yankees' third baseman Alex Rodriguez will continue his base stealing this week or which team's closer is going to shut down the lefties in the ninth inning.