But not all requests will be accommodated. Employees with seniority and those who requested the night off early had the best chance of a favorable decision. Office manager and day manager Lorraine Leicht said she thought some people might call in sick, but those who did would be disciplined. Owner Terry Walker said he wasn't worried his employees wouldn't come to work. I have good employees, and many will think twice about not showing up because of the benefits.
Employees receive paid holidays, paid vacations and health benefits.
That's the bar business for you. At businesses that are open 24 hours every day, such as Walgreen's at 2915 S.W. Gage Blvd., employees are accustomed to working holidays. However, employees get either Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve off. Store manager Jim Heinz said it was the easiest holiday to schedule and had more employees volunteer to work than needed. Most of them don't have big plans and are happy to work.