You may have seen recent news about a Presidential executive order granting additional paid days off to federal employees around Christmas. We have already received a few questions from members and our community on this.
We want to clarify that this order applies only to federal government agencies and federal employees. It does not create a new federal holiday and does not change any holiday pay requirements for private employers.
Small businesses and private employers are not required to provide additional paid time off under this announcement. Your existing holiday policies and schedules remain in place unless you choose to make a change.
Additionally, the executive order is only in effect for 2025.
If you’re a CEDR member and you have questions about holiday pay, scheduling, or how to communicate this clearly to your team, we are here to help. If you’re not a CEDR member, click here for a consultation.
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