Topic: Working during holidays (Read 1022 times)

but what needs to be emphasized here is compensation for that time because big holidays like Christmas or New Year are extraordinary days, and workers should get compensation for their dedication, whether it's in the form of bonuses or rewards outside of their salary.

but what needs to be emphasized here is compensation for that time because big holidays like Christmas or New Year are extraordinary days, and workers should get compensation for their dedication, whether it's in the form of bonuses or rewards outside of their salary.

For me, I don't think it's fair to make an employee work during holidays. I think it should be voluntary - if you want to come to work, you can, but if you don't, you can stay home and celebrate with your family and friends.

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I see nothing wrong if a company ask there employees to come to the work during holidays because if everybody decided to go for holidays how would the company survived because there are company that cannot shutdown for a minute do to the kind of operation they are doing so holidays are not something that would influenced them, however what I no that most companies normally do is that if the employee resumption of duty is during the holidays they would give them privileged to discuss with other coworkers that doesn't like those holidays to cover their weeks of work for them with the agreement that they would work twice than their supposed duration after they're back from the holidays.

This is not a global problem though, at least not a serious one everywhere anyway. It is mainly in places like USA where everyone is an immigrant and their holidays are spread all over the year. Otherwise in most countries (that are countries not a colony) the holidays are clearer and everyone celebrates them not just some groups which makes it easy for a business to plan ahead knowing certain days are holidays every year, not every day of every year

The other problem is capitalism. The "capitalist" doesn't care about employees. The only thing he cares about is profit and profit is maximized if he makes them work their assess off even during holidays. Again this is not a global problem, it is mostly seen in places with the worst cases of capitalism. Again USA and China are the two biggest capitalist regimes that have this problem among their workforce.

Yeah, Many private institutions don't want to give holidays during festivals. I have also seen that private institutions oppress workers and force them to work, even though they do not get fair wages due to overwork. In my country, those who work in garment factories have to make a lot of sacrifices. Usually, they cannot leave their workplace to bring a smile to their families' faces, but they still work hard.

However, all institutions, whether government or private, should have a holiday for workers on festive days. Those who work as factory workers on a daily wage also have the right to enjoy themselves on festive days. If all institutions could take it for the workers, the institutions would be in a better position very soon. We run institutions by workers, if we cannot take care of the workers, the institution will not run well. That is why there should be instructions from the government for the workers so that they will get their fair rights back and can live a good life.

Of course, these employer requirements vary in different countries. And in Asia, for example, they are strict and mandatory like nowhere else.

The situation in my country is simply appalling. Citizens are so heavily indebted that they cannot spend a day without work. It has become a banal necessity. No one from the management forces them to work on weekends and holidays. People go to work themselves. Even if they do not want to do this, they are left with no other choice. Therefore, this is my view on this situation. I am not delighted with the fact that this is happening. Every year the situation is noticeably worsening in the personal financial well-being of many people. In general, it seems to me that my country is heading for a total catastrophe. Many economists have already confirmed this. Well, how can we talk about holidays with such initial data?

The sectors that are completely shut down during festive periods are government establishments. For private owned establishment they might have a thing or two to fix up and this might warrant their employees making some sacrifices during this period but a good establishment who has their employees at heart won't leave them without a good reward and in most cases they make it optional

Some offices give employees time off during holidays, but others don't. Some even make employees come to work on Christmas Day or during other festive seasons.

For me, I don't think it's fair to make an employee work during holidays. I think it should be voluntary - if you want to come to work, you can, but if you don't, you can stay home and celebrate with your family and friends.

Giving employees official holidays during their festive seasons should be part of their benefit package. I say "their festive seasons" because Christians may want to celebrate Christmas, Muslims may want to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, and Hindus may want to celebrate Diwali.

This is also a way to promote diversity in the workplace. If Christians take Christmas off, Muslims and Hindus can work, and then when Muslims take Eid off, Christians and Hindus can work. This way, you can regulate your workforce and give employees the freedom to celebrate their holidays.

By doing this, you prioritize employees' satisfaction and well-being. This is why people don't leave jobs, they leave toxic work environments. When you make people feel comfortable and loved, they will stay, and it will increase productivity and mutual respect.

Closing offices during holidays for like two weeks might affect business revenue, but how much?

You've been working from January to December, you should have sustainable investments and is it worth making employees miss out on time with their families and friends? I don't think so.

But what do you think about making someone's work mandatory during holidays?

In any country there are always agencies and labor laws to protect workers but to be able to complain and be protected by law. First, you need to make sure that you are complying with the company's regulations and the employment contract between you and the company. Sometimes some companies quietly remove the holiday bonus rule, but most workers do not read the labor contract carefully before signing. If we fall into this situation, do not expect to be protected by any agency.

Additionally, filing a complaint with the labor law agency may help you get justice, but then you will definitely no longer have the opportunity to work at that company. This is something many workers are considering, especially in the current difficult economic climate when finding a better job than their current one is very difficult.

The only solution is that we should clarify these things before officially working at any company.

But what do you think about making someone's work mandatory during holidays?

Whether you take a holiday or not depends entirely on the post you are working in and where you are working. If you are working in a state security department or an emergency department, you should play an important role in the larger interest. In the case of these important people of the state, their work can be divided through shifts.

In recognition of the contribution of these selfless people, special arrangements should also be made for them. On the other hand, in the case of ordinary workers, they should be allowed to take a holiday.

Holidays will make the workers feel good and after the holidays, they will get the motivation to work with new enthusiasm.

It doesn't make sense if Christians are going for holidays, other believers to be working their ass off, they all should go together and have time with their families. I don't know for other people, holidays are most often 2 days that's enough for any man that want to spend quality time with their family and after then everyone can come back. A times, even the workers do hangout during the festive period, it wouldn't make sense if two workers of different beliefs can't see each with such work policy.

There is no soft life in running a business, the days you work is how some business makes money, closing 2 weeks is too early but then it depend on the nature of your job. You don't expect a medical doctor to close 2 weeks before the festive period, who is going to take care of the patients, who is going to attend to emergency. Just so you know, there are instances people get emergency of their work even when they on holidays, that's why I say the nature of your job is very important for this discussion.

Well every sectors have their different ways on how they operate and if you can fit in or blend in to their demands you quit, mostly they make this known to you prior to when you start and alongside when you feel you need a break you can as well apply to your management and if you're granted permission that's fine, but it's not mandatory on most sectors as they undergo shift during this period a times.