Navigating Holiday Policies & Christmas Party Etiquette in the Workplace

In this informative episode of our series, Simon Fenton addresses three key topics related to workplace practices during the festive season: 

Holiday Entitlement During Christmas Shutdown: Can your employer require you to reserve some of your statutory holiday for a Christmas shutdown? Simon explains the legal aspects and notice requirements for such situations. 

Rolling Over Unused Holidays: What happens to accrued but untaken holidays? Discover the rules around carrying over your holiday entitlement into the next year and the difference between statutory minimum and additional holiday allowances. 

Christmas Party Conduct: A light-hearted yet important look at why Christmas parties, often fueled by alcohol, can lead to workplace issues. Simon offers practical advice for employers and employees to avoid legal headaches in the new year.