Will Employees Get Juneteenth off?

President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a bill that makes Juneteenth a federal holiday, meaning most federal employees get a paid day off Friday.

Will employers give Juneteenth off?

Q: Are private employers required to offer employees paid time off on Juneteenth? A: Unless obligated by contract or agreement, private employers are generally not required to provide paid time off to non-exempt employees (those entitled to minimum wage and overtime) on any holiday*, including Juneteenth.

Do employers have to observe Juneteenth?

Whether a California employer chooses to provide its employees with a paid or unpaid holiday for Juneteenth or any other holiday is entirely at the employer's discretion. ... Employers may decide when to observe holidays depending on the operational needs of the business and whether the holiday falls on a nonbusiness day.