Work Regulations For Adherents of Some Religions

Judaism

No work is to be done on the seventh day of the week, shabbat or sabbath. The sabbath begins at dusk on Friday and ends at dusk on Saturday. Additional "no work" regulations depend on partaicular traditions and regional practice. 

Baha'i 

Commerce is suspended on the following days: Naw Ruz, First Day of Ridvan, Ninth Day of Ridvan, Twelfth Day of Ridvan, Declaration of the Bab, Ascension of Baha'u'llah, Martyrdom of Bab, Birth of the Bab, Birth of Baha'u'llah. 

Christian

Easter and Christmas are usually no work days.  Sunday is the most widely observed day of worship. Regulations regarding time given for worship depend on regional custom. Practice varies from culture to culture. Work necessity is a determining factor for individual observance.

Islam

Believers are expected to observe all primary sacred days and work is to follow rules of necessity. Regional variations of practice are acceptable. Friday is the day for services of prayer and instruction - usually at about noon. Individuals are to observe five daily times of prayer.

"An Employers Guide to Religious Accomodation"   Produced by The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund - generalized for all religions in the USA. 

Update on May 22, 2006
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