The other of two attorneys invited to write satirical Christmas lore, Byrona J. Maule took a different look at the Jolly Old Elf and his reaction to an Equal Employment Opportunity Charge filed on behalf of Rudolph, whose red nose puts him in a class of his own. Though satirical and a fun read, the underpinning of an EEOC Charge is a serious matter. Should such a charge arise from illegal employment practices, employers need to be aware of the ramifications of actions they take following the filing.