Your End-of-Year HR Playbook for 2026

In This Complimentary Guide, You’ll Learn…


  • Holiday Pay & Scheduling: Understand common holiday pay questions, employee classifications, and how to manage office closures.
  • Holiday Parties Without HR Hangovers: Celebrate with your team while reducing liability and setting appropriate workplace boundaries.
  • Festive Decorations: Keep your office celebrations safe, professional, and inclusive.
  • Bonuses & Gifts: Learn the difference between discretionary and nondiscretionary bonuses and avoid common payroll mistakes.
  • Time-Off Requests & Team Morale: Manage competing schedules, prevent burnout, and keep your team supported during the holiday rush.
  • Your New Year HR Checklist: Wrap up the year with a practical checklist covering payroll, policies, compliance, and team management.

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Less Holiday Stress. More HR Confidence.

The holidays are coming. Is your practice ready for everything that comes with them?

Between holiday pay questions, competing time-off requests, office celebrations, and year-end payroll responsibilities, the most wonderful time of the year can quickly become one of the most stressful for employers.

And with new employment laws and compliance requirements on the horizon for 2027, there’s even more to think about before the calendar flips.

That’s why CEDR created the End-of-Year HR Playbook. This complimentary guide is packed with practical advice, helpful reminders, and actionable checklists to help you navigate the holiday season, avoid common HR mistakes, and head into 2027 with confidence.


CEDR MEMBER NOTE:

Already a CEDR member? We’ve got you covered! Your CEDR team is here to help you navigate holiday HR questions, and your custom employee handbook is kept up to date with applicable employment law changes as part of your membership. Download the guide directly from the HR Center in your backstageHR™ software, or reach out to your dedicated CEDR HR expert for assistance.