Paying double for working on public holidays
Question
My employer says that paying double for working on public holidays is against Shariah. Please advise if this is correct?
Answer
This depends on the arrangement between the boss and the worker.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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