As Eid approaches, this article gives guidance for
employers on dealing with time off for religious holidays in
Germany.
Many companies remain closed on Easter Monday, Ascension Day or
Christmas Day. Employees of all denominations receive a paid day of
holiday. There are legal regulations for Christian holidays, but
what applies to Yom Kippur, Eid and other religious holidays?
While there are legal holidays for many of the most important
Christian festivals and employees are allowed to stay home with
pay, this does not necessarily apply to religious holidays for
other religious communities. Some workers may find this
discriminatory.
Employers have to find their way around what the legal
regulations are and what they can decide individually. From 12 to
13 May 2021, Muslims celebrate Eid, the traditional breaking of the
fast at the end of Ramadan. What should employers take into
consideration if employees want to have that day off for religious
reasons? This
