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Can you say Merry Christmas in the workplace?

Can you say Merry Christmas in the workplace?

While it is not illegal to say “Merry Christmas,” (that would violate the First Amendment), your boss can ask you not to say it out of respect for non-Christian customers or coworkers.

Can you get fired for saying Merry Christmas?

§ 4112.02, as well as the federal Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, make it illegal for religious discrimination in employment. So, your supervisor or manager cannot allow some employees to say “Merry Christmas” but prohibit others workers from saying “Habari Gani” during Kwanzaa.

Can HR say Merry Christmas?

When an employer requires an employee to say “Merry Christmas” to all retail customers, however, the reason is likely religious. Employers cannot require employees to participate in a religious practice as a condition of employment. Employees, however, don’t have an absolute right to religious expression.

How do you respond to Merry Christmas if you don’t celebrate?

You can respond with “Same to you,” “Happy holidays” or “Thank you. You too.” The security guard with the toupee doesn’t need to know your personal business. However, if it’s a co-worker you see every day, feel free to correct with kindness.

Can Walmart employees say Merry Christmas?

Wal-Mart would like to clarify that it has no policy that prohibits an associate from wishing customers “Merry Christmas.” Or, some associates may choose to say ‘Happy Holidays,’ which may be more inclusive for Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Three Kings’ Day, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.”

Should you wish someone a Merry Christmas?

In general, “Happy Holidays” is accepted as the broadest and most inclusive greeting at this time of year. If you know someone celebrates Christmas you can go with “Merry Christmas,” but ’tis the season for interacting with strangers (selling to them, buying from them, bumping into them on your way out of Target).

How do you respond to have a great holiday?

1 Answer

  1. “And (also) to you!”
  2. You too!
  3. Thanks, same to you!
  4. Happy New Year to you and yours (when you want to extend the wishes to the other person’s family)

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