During Ramadan, there is no need for separate attention for Muslim employees. They have to work as usual. The Almighty God has not told us to sacrifice your employer's wealth. The work which we are doing is also given by the Almighty God. Muslim employees should ensure that the employer who gives salary should not be at a loss.
Meharunisa Basima BA (Law), L.L.M, LabourNET Law Consultancy, Kerala, Labour Net, 8129016649
From India, Kochi
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70Meharunisa Basima BA (Law), L.L.M, LabourNET Law Consultancy, Kerala, Labour Net, 8129016649
From India, Kochi
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Sushma, I can understand your problem, but at the same time, it is also true that they can eat only within the above-mentioned duration. However, you cannot justify it to your seniors. Moreover, I personally feel that one should justify the job as well as religion. 2.5 hours a day is a lot, approximately 1/4th of a working day. I suggest you should keep two options open in front of them and ask them to choose one:
1. They should either come early or go late to cover up working hours and can take a break of 1 hour at the time of Iftaar (7:15-8:15 pm) or Sehri (3:30-4:30 am).
2. They should cover up total working hours in a month, i.e., working on weekends/late hours once Ramadan is over.
Hope this will solve your problem.
Regards,
Reshma
From India, Delhi
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1. They should either come early or go late to cover up working hours and can take a break of 1 hour at the time of Iftaar (7:15-8:15 pm) or Sehri (3:30-4:30 am).
2. They should cover up total working hours in a month, i.e., working on weekends/late hours once Ramadan is over.
Hope this will solve your problem.
Regards,
Reshma
From India, Delhi
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Dear Sushma,
First, please ask him or her to show their Ramjam month timing card because all days' timings are mentioned on this card, okay? Your staff is telling lies because Sehri timing is before 3:30 am and after 6:30 pm. Just consider a 30-minute allowance for Iftar; many people in Kolkata city work night shifts from 10 pm to 7 am and they do not want any problems. Also, please inform them to bring their food to the office for Sehri. If there are any issues, call me.
Thanks & Regards,
Abhijit Barua
9804404138 / 8622855447
From India, Kolkata
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First, please ask him or her to show their Ramjam month timing card because all days' timings are mentioned on this card, okay? Your staff is telling lies because Sehri timing is before 3:30 am and after 6:30 pm. Just consider a 30-minute allowance for Iftar; many people in Kolkata city work night shifts from 10 pm to 7 am and they do not want any problems. Also, please inform them to bring their food to the office for Sehri. If there are any issues, call me.
Thanks & Regards,
Abhijit Barua
9804404138 / 8622855447
From India, Kolkata
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Dear Madam,
I'm sure you wouldn't mind correcting your grammar, especially if you are in the HR section.
"My query was how to manage my staff working hours in the month of Ramadan."
You actually wanted to say: "My query..."
Sorry, I hope you take no offense.
From India, Hyderabad
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I'm sure you wouldn't mind correcting your grammar, especially if you are in the HR section.
"My query was how to manage my staff working hours in the month of Ramadan."
You actually wanted to say: "My query..."
Sorry, I hope you take no offense.
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear all,
I guess it's going on too long now. By this time Sushma would have got the answer. I mean, actually, it's very simple - Muslim employees can be provided a half-hour gap for taking food during their fast opening and closing timings, and in return, employees can be flexible enough to accommodate the time lost by working an additional hour before or after work hours, or during weekends, as is deemed fit by the employer in consultation with the employees. Fasting employees can bring their own tiffins/food, as they do bring their own lunch during other months, or the company can provide food if they provide lunch, evening snacks, etc., to all employees. I feel it isn't a complicated topic and just needs good faith and a small meaningful discussion between employees and management or HR. If Muslim employees are given this much flexibility, it'll enhance their morale and make them see their company as employee-friendly. And, as such, it's justified as they're putting in those many hours and not losing anything for the company.
On top of this, the month of Ramzan teaches and motivates one to be honest, trustworthy, and many such good virtues, so in the end, the company gains by having honest people working for it. In fact, every other religion guides people to such good virtues, hence such concessions and flexibility should be accorded to people of all faiths to be able to move along with their religious practices that do not hamper others.
Regards,
Isar Ahmed
From India, Greater+Noida
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I guess it's going on too long now. By this time Sushma would have got the answer. I mean, actually, it's very simple - Muslim employees can be provided a half-hour gap for taking food during their fast opening and closing timings, and in return, employees can be flexible enough to accommodate the time lost by working an additional hour before or after work hours, or during weekends, as is deemed fit by the employer in consultation with the employees. Fasting employees can bring their own tiffins/food, as they do bring their own lunch during other months, or the company can provide food if they provide lunch, evening snacks, etc., to all employees. I feel it isn't a complicated topic and just needs good faith and a small meaningful discussion between employees and management or HR. If Muslim employees are given this much flexibility, it'll enhance their morale and make them see their company as employee-friendly. And, as such, it's justified as they're putting in those many hours and not losing anything for the company.
On top of this, the month of Ramzan teaches and motivates one to be honest, trustworthy, and many such good virtues, so in the end, the company gains by having honest people working for it. In fact, every other religion guides people to such good virtues, hence such concessions and flexibility should be accorded to people of all faiths to be able to move along with their religious practices that do not hamper others.
Regards,
Isar Ahmed
From India, Greater+Noida
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