Reasonable

Leaving Early Friday (Jewish)

Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?

Overview

Winter sunset (3:30pm).

For Employees

In winter, Sabbath starts early. Offer to come in early on Fri or stay late Mon-Thu to make up the hours.

For Employers

This is time-shifting, not time-losing. Refusal is indirect religious discrimination unless operational need is critical.

Key Considerations

Make up hours Mon-Thu.
Core meetings moved.

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