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Workers’ rights during Ramadan and Independence Day

April 2021

“Under the law, fasting days during Ramadan are considered regular working days but there are workers who enjoy certain benefits during this month through collective agreements, extension orders or personal agreements…
Independence Day is considered a sabbatical.
Employees who work on this day, are entitled to an additional payment, regardless of their religion.”

In an interview with Radio “Makan,” Senior Associate Nisreen Mansour from our Labor Law department explains the key points about workers’ rights during Ramadan and Independence Day.

Click here to listen the full (Arabic) interview (7: 30-17: 37).