Tis’ the Season (To Think About the Law)
Continuing what seems to be our blawg’s mini-series on employment law issues during the December holiday season, this piece from hrhero.com addresses what type of items (e.g., Christmas tree; Menorah; etc.) can be on display in the workplace.
This article begins by distinguishing between public-sector and private-sector organizations, stating that:
Public or governmental employers may not take or permit any action that “establishes” a religion
The private-sector organization seems to have more discretion here, but
even private sector organizations must be careful to avoid being accussed of creating a hostile environment or favoring one religion over another (i.e., religious discrimination).
If you need more details, read here.
