This is the season of pumpkin spice, crisp air, falling leaves,
and costume parties. But as much as we love autumn, it brings its
own set of workplace complexities—especially when celebrating
Halloween. Below are a few tips for keeping Halloween festive and
nonlitigious:
Optional Participation
Employers may want to ensure that employees are not forced to
wear costumes, pass out candy, or attend a Halloween party. Today,
Halloween is largely secular, but some believe it has its roots in
the religious holiday of All Hallows' Eve, the night before All
Saints' Day. All Hallows' Eve celebrations were influenced
by ancient Celtic harvest festivals, such as Samhain. Several
religions choose not to celebrate Halloween because of these roots
in other traditions.
