With limited exceptions, California law does not require employers to provide employees with a premium rate of pay for working during holidays or paid days off for holidays unless contractually obligated to do so. However, many employers chose to do so for a variety of reasons. For employers that choose to provide holiday benefits, your “presents” is requested for this read.
Why offer holiday pay?
Many employers voluntarily elect to offer holiday benefits. Some common reasons for doing so are:
- Boosting employee morale;
- Increasing company loyalty;
- Making an employment offer ...
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