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All items: Religion or belief discrimination

What can employers do to support employees who are observing Ramadan?

Updated with the expected dates for Ramadan in 2026.
Are employers required to monitor their employees' religions and beliefs?
Are Sikhs working on construction sites required to wear safety helmets?
Can an employee be dismissed for being a member of an extreme political party?
What can employers do to support employees who are required to pray during working hours?
Can an employer prevent employees from political campaigning at the workplace in support of a particular political party?
Can an employer prevent employees from displaying support for a particular political party at work, for example by wearing a badge or t-shirt?
Should employees who practise faiths other than Christianity be given additional annual leave to enable them to celebrate religious festivals?
Can Christian employees refuse to work on the bank holidays that are aligned to a Christian festival such as Easter?
As Christmas is a Christian festival, can an employer still hold a Christmas party if some of its employees belong to other religions?

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Frequently asked questions and answers on religion or belief discrimination.