Closed petition Give employees a right to two days paid leave a year for religious observations

Closed on 28 January 2023

Make it law for employees of all faiths to be allowed two days paid leave a year for religious observation.

Many employers do not recognise religious festivals and do not allow workers time off for religious observations.

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28 January 2023

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14 July 2022

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This petition will stay open until 28 January 2023.