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exactly :thumbdown:

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Been to LuLu, I think everyone is on drugs, talk about watching paint dry!!

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In case it's of use to anyone

http://www.thenational.ae/business/i...during-ramadan

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Something a bit wrong about reporting your own company to the MoL though, no?

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Why? Not if you are being mistreated. Your call.

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Toughie.

Problem is I was in the office until gone 7pm on the first day of Ramadan, I'm too busy to leave at 3pm every day, I just disagree that it's completely not allowed in this office.

Second issue is you just look like you want a month of early finishes and to slack off.

But, you're probably about to say / think that I can't moan if I won't do anything about it so hey ho.

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The difference is that you have a career and want to get on. Consider however, the poorly paid admins or tea boys etc who lose out in this situation.

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Indeed, but if they aren't Muslim then it's just another working day / month.

That's what we get told anyway..."you're not Muslim, why should you work less hours?"

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Are we going around in circles here? The law states that shorter hours apply to all, so everyone is entitled to a shorter working day, whether fasting or not. What the employer says should be irrelevant as the law applies to all (non-government) employees.

BTW UAE Labour Law does not apply to domestic staff. Or 'domestic servant' as their visas say.

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All I did was play devils advocate, it's not always as simple as waving the law in your bosses face; you're potentially just marking your card.

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Yes, but that doesn't make it right.

Sometimes you have to stand up for what is right - for others as well as just for yourself.

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Of course not. Frankly, I think we should use everyday as an afternoon for team building at Sega Republic.

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My guys Muslim, Christian or satanists all have 6 hours a day scheduled. Any driver, Tea boy etc who works more than that will get overtime. Sales staff (As Scamp is) who work extra hours to get a deal are reimbursed by the fact the extra hours worked generated them a deal and more bonus.

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In my view that's as it should be. Anyone on commission can choose what they do and if you are in a well-paid senior role you use common sense.

For those of us who are self-employed, life goes on as normal. *strains to hear a lone violin* ;)

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It's all irrelevant for me. I have a promotion to get.