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Requesting alternative holidays
29 May 2023

Requesting alternative holidays

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  Many Americans celebrate about 10 to 12 well-known holidays per year.  There are holidays, which are more important to me, that I would like to celebrate in lieu of the common US holidays.  What are my options?  How do … Continued

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How to navigate holiday party invitations? Pattie Hunt Sinacole shares some recommendations
12 Dec 2022

How to navigate holiday party invitations? Pattie Hunt Sinacole shares some recommendations

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: In December, my office has a virtual party to celebrate year-end and the holidays.  In January, my manager has asked us to visit the Boston office on a Friday evening, enjoy some light appetizers and drinks.  We have also … Continued

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What is Juneteenth?
20 Jun 2022

What is Juneteenth?

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I just found out my company celebrates Juneteenth.  This is a new holiday for me.  Can you help me understand it?  I am hearing a lot about it, but not sure of the origins and why it is now … Continued

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Tips for a safe holiday party
29 Nov 2021

Tips for a safe holiday party

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  We are planning a year-end holiday party.  Because of COVID, we are planning to have it outside pm a heated outdoor patio, next to our building.  Do you have any recommendations for a successful event? A: Every year company … Continued

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Working retail on Labor Day?
23 Aug 2021

Working retail on Labor Day?

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  In a few weeks, we will be celebrating Labor Day.  Most retailer shops will be open.  I thought it was a federal holiday and that businesses would be closed.  Can you explain? A:  Thank you for prompting me to … Continued

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Holiday celebrations in a COVID-19 world
9 Nov 2020

Holiday celebrations in a COVID-19 world

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  Every year, my company has a year-end holiday party.  Often times, it is at a restaurant or a hotel.  The company springs for dinner and a few drinks.  This year though, with COVID, we are struggling to find ways … Continued

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Holiday celebrations, what is ok and what is not
13 May 2019

Holiday celebrations, what is ok and what is not

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  When is a holiday not a holiday?  I supervise a small team of employees.  Our company has floating holidays, which employees can use for holidays on which we are open.  Sometimes I think they make up holidays to take … Continued

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