August 19 2010
The mail sorting center in Niewegein has posted rules which bar prayer during work and enforcing breaks at set times, Telegraaf reports. The rules pose a problem for Muslims who are fasting during Ramadan, as the evening shift break comes an hour before the end of fasting. While a worker reported that his employer felt that “fasting is your choice, your problem”, the mail service says the rules are a misunderstanding and that is it possible for employees to consult with management on whether it is possible to go eat.