Christmas Party or Holiday Party?
‘Tis the season for company celebrations, but sometimes a little controversy can dampen the holiday spirit. There has been a debate over the last several years regarding the term “Christmas Party” versus “Holiday Party.” Do...
Company Holiday Party Best Practices
Employees appreciate recognition of their hard work over the year, and year-end holiday parties are a fun way to celebrate. But alcohol can be a liability. Partygoers who overindulge could cause an accident at or after the party, or they might act in ways that violate...
When Holidays Fall on a Weekend
Q: Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on a Sunday this year – what is the norm for office employees who work Monday-Friday when holidays fall on a weekend? Do companies typically give the Friday before or the Monday after the holiday off? Our employees always have...
Informing Employees About the New Overtime Rules
Q: I’m trying to think of how to go about informing employees about the new overtime rules. We have employees working in many locations, so I was thinking I could just send a company-wide email telling ALL employees that their overtime needs to be pre-approved. This...

