Religious festivals during 2012

The XpertHR quick reference section provides a round-up of the main Chinese, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Jewish and Sikh religious festivals and anniversaries during 2012. 

• Chinese religious festivals and anniversaries 2012

• Christian religious festivals and anniversaries 2012

• Hindu religious festivals and anniversaries 2012

• Islamic religious festivals and anniversaries 2012

• Jewish religious festivals and anniversaries 2012

• Sikh religious festivals and anniversaries 2012

Also

The XpertHR good practice guide on religion and belief includes guidance on employee requests for time off for religious observation and Christmas celebrations in the workplace. 

XpertHR answers frequently asked questions on religion and belief, including:

• Should employees who practise faiths other than Christianity be given additional annual leave to enable them to celebrate religious festivals?
• Should employees who practise religions other than Christianity be given additional time off in lieu where a bank holiday is aligned to a Christian festival such as Easter?
• Can Christian employees refuse to work on the bank holidays that are aligned to a Christian festival such as Easter?

The XpertHR employment law manual provides up-to-date and comprehensive guidance on religion or belief discrimination.