Scheduling the holidays: How to keep the peace.

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Five tips to avoid logistical and legal scheduling headaches: (1) make clear to new hires and applicants they may need to work holidays; (2) start asking employees now about their preferences to work during holidays; (3) silence claims of favoritism by setting clear criteria for first choice of holiday leave--maybe by seniority or previous holiday service; (4) while you're...