What is Juneteenth?
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
Tips for a safe holiday party
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
Working retail on Labor Day?
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
Holiday celebrations in a COVID-19 world
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
Holiday celebrations, what is ok and what is not
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