Namely Blog Should Your Company Celebrate Juneteenth at Work?

Each year, more and more employers are recognizing Juneteenth—i.e., June 19. In fact, in 2021, Juneteenth—which marks the legal emancipation of African-American slaves—was declared a federal holiday. Last year, about one-third of U.S. employers provided it as a paid holiday, and that percentage is expected to grow this year.