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Can you get in trouble for saying Merry Christmas at work?
This annual passage of holiday drama reminds us of another topic to add to the list: the myth that you cannot say “Merry Christmas” at work. Wrong. The Federal and State discrimination laws prohibit several types of conduct as “religious discrimination,” but saying “Merry Christmas” is just not one of them.
Can you be sued for saying Merry Christmas?
Deciding whether to say, “Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas” can be a personal choice. But for employers, government agencies, and schools, holiday activities or public displays must respect freedom of religion; otherwise, they could be held liable for discrimination. by Lisa C. Johnson, Esq.
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.”
Can I say Merry Christmas after Christmas?
Technically, you can wish someone “Merry Christmas” (and not a “belated” one) up to and including January 6. Christmas is a season lasting 12 days, although modern commercialism has turned it into a one-day extravaganza that’s mostly over once the presents have been unwrapped.
Do you have to say Merry Christmas to your customers?
Merry Christmas: If your boss forces you to use a religious greeting to customers, you have the right to say no, unless your job really does require you to do so. Obviously, if your job is department store Santa, you have to say it.
Is it illegal to say “Merry Christmas” at work?
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.
Do you say Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to your customers?
It’s not that you never can say Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah or Happy Kwanza, just wait until the customer has offered you a clue to what they celebrate. To build holiday retail sales you want to build as wide an audience as possible wherever you hold shop.
Are You being discriminated against at work this Christmas?
Here are some of the ways you may be subjected to illegal discrimination at work this month: Merry Christmas: If your boss forces you to use a religious greeting to customers, you have the right to say no, unless your job really does require you to do so. Obviously, if your job is department store Santa, you have to say it.