religion Archives

Adele Shortman: Balancing religious views in the workplace

Jun 20, 2019 | 0

Adele Shortman provides employers’ advice on how to find a fine balance when dealing with religious views in the workplace from an employment law perspective.

Are employers ready for Ramadan?

May 24, 2017 | 0

Ramadan begins this week (Friday 26 May), and many employers don’t know how to observe it appropriately.

Zee Hussain: Making your workplace work for everyone: Ramadan

Jul 13, 2015 | 0

Zee Hussain, Partner at Colemans-ctts, looks at what businesses need to consider during this time and allowances that should be offered to employees.

Stephanie Williams: Ramadan – The implications for expatriates in the Middle East

Jun 18, 2015 | 0

With shorter working hours enforced for public and private sector businesses, business in the Middle East tends to slow down during Ramadan. Stephanie Williams suggests embracing the rituals of the month for greater business success.

Syma Spanjers: Respecting religious beliefs in the workplace

Sep 8, 2014 | 0

The fundamental principle of discrimination law is simple: ensure that all employees are treated...

Guidance on managing religion in the workplace launched

Feb 15, 2013 | 0

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published new guidance to help employers and...

Christian rights cases go before Strasbourg court

Sep 3, 2012 | 0

The freedom of Christians to wear crosses at work and to refuse to support same-sex relationships...

Religious Awareness Raising

Jul 30, 2012 | 0

The NHS is committed to recognising the needs of patients and staff from diverse religious groups,...

Academic claims he was sacked for being a white Christian

Jun 6, 2012 | 0

The former principal of a Scottish further education college claiming unfair dismissal on the...

Muslims in Europe face widespread discrimination

May 8, 2012 | 1

Muslims across Europe face discrimination in the workplace and society in general if they choose to demonstrate their faith, Amnesty International has claimed. A new report by the human rights organisation says that European...