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British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)
-   The Sand Pit (https://britishexpats.com/forum/sand-pit-116/)
-   -   The Ramadan Arms (https://britishexpats.com/forum/sand-pit-116/ramadan-arms-802170/)

bakedbean Jul 9th 2013 2:14 am
Re: The Ramadan Arms
 
Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 10789899)
you sure can Bakedbean! :thumbsup:
Oh cheers :thumbup: well it's the night before Ramadan here so I'm buying pork pies all round for everyone. And a few of these :drinkwine:

Blue Cat Jul 9th 2013 2:36 am
Re: The Ramadan Arms
 
Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 10790846)
Where is The Farm? :confused:
On Emirates Road, Al Barairi residence place. Anyway I have just been told they aren't open for breakfast. Will have to call them again.

Meow Jul 9th 2013 2:58 am
Re: The Ramadan Arms
 
Originally Posted by AppleMac (Post 10791343)
LOL - in the UAE when they say all employees they dont actually mean it. I work for the largest company in Dubai and only the muslim staff get reduced hours. FWIW unless you work in the office even the Muslims work their normal roster, they just get paid 2 hours OT.
What's funny? And who is this 'they' to whom you refer? Fact is, this s a law that this applies to everyone, even if it is widely flouted by too many companies.

AppleMac Jul 9th 2013 3:07 am
Re: The Ramadan Arms
 
Originally Posted by Meow (Post 10791400)
What's funny? And who is this 'they' to whom you refer? Fact is, this s a law that this applies to everyone, even if it is widely flouted by too many companies.
They, being the Muslim staff.

If a 'Law' is not enforced then there is really no point to having it - especially if even Government owned companies ignore it.

jam25mack Jul 9th 2013 5:27 am
Re: The Ramadan Arms
 
Originally Posted by Meow (Post 10791311)
UAE Labour law, article 65, states that during Ramadan the working day is to be shortened by two hours. That applies to ALL employees and any company that does not comply is breaking the law and can be fined by MoL.
My lot follow this. Was 6hrs for the last 6yrs but this year its 7. Either way all good.

I love ramadan!

Yoohoo Jul 9th 2013 5:31 am
Re: The Ramadan Arms
 
Not sure why Dubai/Sharjah government staff have to work only 5 hrs a day during Ramadan whilst Abu Dhabi folk must work 6. Maybe Ramadan's just that little bit harder on people north of the AUH border?

Surely it couldn't be that the AUH civil servants take their jobs more seriously?:rofl:

commander Jul 9th 2013 6:30 am
Re: The Ramadan Arms
 
Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 10789317)
:wub: I have a big soft spot for Spugsy, like a brother :)
Your like his ****ing granny

The Dean Jul 9th 2013 9:49 am
Re: The Ramadan Arms
 
Originally Posted by AppleMac (Post 10791408)
They, being the Muslim staff.

If a 'Law' is not enforced then there is really no point to having it - especially if even Government owned companies ignore it.
At my place (a bank) it is an absolutely unbreakable rule that ALL staff work the reduced hours, Muslim or non-Muslim. One important reason is that both are expected to fast in the office - there is no private room where us whiteys can go and gorge ourselves............

Beakersful Jul 9th 2013 4:19 pm
Re: The Ramadan Arms
 
Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 10791995)
At my place (a bank) it is an absolutely unbreakable rule that ALL staff work the reduced hours, Muslim or non-Muslim. One important reason is that both are expected to fast in the office - there is no private room where us whiteys can go and gorge ourselves............
I've been given 50/50 advice here from our staff. A drink, snack or ciggy and we won't upset fellow staff who are understanding of our situation as much as we don't wish to upset them. I'll not take the chance though, there's a certain access door open to a rarely used outside enclosed area I'll be utilising for the duration.

scrubbedexpat141 Jul 9th 2013 4:41 pm
Re: The Ramadan Arms
 
Do I (or anyone in the same situation) have any right to be a bit miffed at having to work full hours?

I mean, if you moan and say it's illegal, you just look like a slacker....

weasel decentral Jul 9th 2013 4:45 pm
Re: The Ramadan Arms
 
Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 10792270)
Do I (or anyone in the same situation) have any right to be a bit miffed at having to work full hours?

I mean, if you moan and say it's illegal, you just look like a slacker....
I would be a bit miffed about it if I was you and everyone else was ****ing off early. As it happens I will be in the hammock by 1pm after working 6 hours, so you can feel good about that on my behalf.

mentalist Jul 9th 2013 4:47 pm
Re: The Ramadan Arms
 
Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 10792270)
Do I (or anyone in the same situation) have any right to be a bit miffed at having to work full hours? I mean, if you moan and say it's illegal, you just look like a slacker....
Yes, moan away. We are working 8.30am-2.30pm so home in time for the cricket.:)

Beakersful Jul 9th 2013 4:47 pm
Re: The Ramadan Arms
 
I'm down from 9hrs with an hour for lunch to 6hrs with no break. What's the law on lunch breaks out here?

AppleMac Jul 9th 2013 5:06 pm
Re: The Ramadan Arms
 
We (including the Muslim staff) are still doing our normal 12 hours, mostly outside.

The_Citizen Jul 9th 2013 5:07 pm
Re: The Ramadan Arms
 
Still doing normal hours 8-5.30, So I will be out of the house from 6.45am till 7pm!

I go back to the UK for a week at the end of Ramadan so it isn't that bad.


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