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Sorry, but I would oppose this strenuously, as I would for any Christian or Jewish-based allowance
Tarc
May 2016
#1
I know, but it appears they had gotten into the habit of taking two extra breaks.
Yo_Mama
May 2016
#21
Actually, I worked in a place that did allow Prayer breaks and Bible study groups on company time
Midnight Writer
May 2016
#13
If it caused work stoppages, it is an undue hardship. That's pretty much established law.
Yo_Mama
May 2016
#10
If you're working them enough that all 5 prayers would be on the clock, then there's a deeper issue
Scootaloo
May 2016
#18
when they rise in AM, before work, lunch break, after work, & bedtime. That's 5 prayer times?
Sunlei
May 2016
#27
If you are at work then work you lazy bums- Play with your mythical sky creatures on your own time
snooper2
May 2016
#34
I would agree in giving them the breaks but they shouldn't have to pay them for the time
ButterflyBlood
May 2016
#51