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What days off are workers getting this holiday season?

Almost every employer offers workers a paid day off during the Christian holiday, according to a new survey by Bloomberg.

By Jack Craver | Updated on December 16, 2015
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Besides cops, firefighters, hospital personnel and workers at Chinese restaurants, almost nobody in the U.S. works on Christmas. And almost every employer offers workers a paid day off during the Christian holiday, according to a new survey by Bloomberg BNA.

The poll of 368 employers found that while 98 percent offer paid time off on Christmas and 94 percent pay workers to take New Year’s Day off, a significant percentage (39 percent) still plan on having some workers on the job during one or both of the holidays. The employees most likely to work are those in maintenance, security and technical support.

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