Many of these fires could have been prevented. Unfortunately every year during the holiday season, fires claim lives and destroy property. The most important consideration regarding holiday decorations is SAFETY. Supervisors or managers should not be perceived as endorsing or supporting religion generally or one religion over another. To create a more inclusive work environment, plan a means to share and learn about different cultural traditions during the holiday season. An employee’s decision not to participate should be respected. Every employee may not feel comfortable participating in the activities or their religious beliefs may prevent their participation.
Holiday activities, such as luncheons, potlucks or gift exchanges should be voluntary. Holiday decorations with religious content cannot be displayed. In a shared work space, only secular holiday decorations may be displayed. Shared Work Space: A shared workspace is used or shared by employees, such as copy rooms, conference rooms, shared offices, bathrooms or break areas. In a private work space, an employee may display holiday decorations with religious content or secular decorations. Private Work Space: A workspace that is assigned exclusively to one employee, such as a cubicle, desk or office that may be seen occasionally by coworkers but not by clients, customers, or the general public. Religious symbols or holiday decorations with religious content may not be displayed. Secular holiday decorations include things like tinsel or garland, snowmen, candy canes, reindeer, etc. In a public work space, only secular holiday decorations may be displayed. For example, lobbies, reception areas, front counters, conference rooms, community centers, hallways, or exteriors of buildings. Public Work Space: A public work space is any space by which the public has physical or visual access that is not private workspace. In all cases, holiday decorations should be respectful and sensitive of employees and the public. In accordance with federal guidelines, display of holiday décor is dependent upon whether the space is public or whether it is a shared or private workspace. While it is a time of celebration, it is also a time to be mindful and respectful of the rich and diverse cultures that are ever present in our workplace and the communities we serve. During the fall and winter months, a number of cultural and religious days of significance are observed.
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