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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Nathan Clarke & Kieran Isgin

Your rights at work during Ramadan and how to ask your boss to reduce your hours

Muslims all over the UK will spend much of today preparing for the start of Ramadan this evening.

While many will be fasting and focusing on prayer, there will still be other obligations to fulfil during the holy month such as their job. However, sometimes this can cause more pressure than necessary, especially if your working hours are too sporadic.

You may be considering asking your boss to change your hours as well as any other worker rights that may help. According to West Midlands legal firm, you are allowed to ask your boss to change your hours for religious reasons, Birmingham Live reports.

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