The holiday season is typically when employees prefer to take time off to be with their families. From an employer’s perspective, however, too many employees out of the office all at once may put a business in a difficult situation in terms of operating normally.
In a recent electronic alert by Sean Ray of Barran Liebman, he provides seven quick tips for employers for managing time off during the holidays. A few of the tips include:
“Keep in mind that the policies in your employee handbook should be followed…
“Be aware that the holiday season is not only about Christmas. Your employees may have different holidays they celebrate, such as Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, so be cautious of these dates when evaluating whether to grant leave to employees…
“Be cognizant of employment laws when hiring holiday help. Temporary workers are still entitled to the same legal protections afforded regular employees…”
To read all seven tips, visit the Barran Liebman website.
How does your company approve time off during the holidays?