Does the University have to release staff for prayer outside normal rest/break periods or religious festivals?
The University does not have to release staff for prayer outside normal rest breaks or holiday periods. However staff may request that their rest break/lunch break coincide with their religious obligations to pray at certain times of the day. The University may be justified in refusing such a request if it conflicts with legitimate business needs, which are unable to be met in any other way. If the University is unable to justify such a refusal this may be discrimination.
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