Employees will now have to use paid time off to celebrate the December holiday.
The change, announced August 31, will also let employees earn extra holiday pay for working on Juneteenth—but not on Christmas Eve.
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“We hope this will allow more opportunities for celebration, reflection, and education,” Emory Healthcare CEO Joon Sup Lee wrote in an email to employees. “[D]iversity, equity, and inclusion at Emory Healthcare (EHC) is about creating an environment of true belonging for our patients and team members, while ensuring equitable outcomes for all.”
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