Law360 Features Article by Dawn Solowey, Sam Schwartz-Fenwick, and Brandon Dixon on Managing Risk in Workplace Holidays

Law360 published an article by Dawn Solowey, Sam Schwartz-Fenwick, and Brandon Dixon: “Flashpoints In Focus: Limiting Risk In Workplace Holidays.” The piece, published on February 17, examines how employers can thoughtfully approach holiday and cultural observances amid an increasingly polarized social climate.

Solowey, Schwartz-Fenwick, and Dixon outline how holidays and awareness events can become workplace flashpoints, and they provide a practical framework for employers to design celebration calendars that align with organizational values, legal obligations, and inclusive workplace goals.

The authors noted: "As employers look to plan their 2026 calendars — and decide whether and how to celebrate various holidays, heritage months and awareness weeks — they do so in a changed climate. The country is polarized, midterm elections are on the horizon, and nearly everything can seem politically fraught. But with a thoughtful and proactive approach, employers can find a path forward to a calendar that allows for meaningful celebration, brings employees together and mitigates legal risk."

The full article is available here.