Reference no: EM13823649

Summary of case

Peter and Allan, who both share the same office, are systems designers at QBase, an Australian company that specialises in the development of computer databases. Peter is a newly converted Muslim and is committed to perform his prayers regularly. Unfortunately he is having difficulty saying his prayer around 1:00 pm in the afternoon. His prayer takes only 2-3 minutes and does not require any special rituals or arrangements. He could offer his prayer in the office by standing and facing in one direction and mutely reciting a few verses, but he is afraid Allan might not feel comfortable about that. He could offer his prayer at his house which is close by his office but the return-trip takes usually 20-25 minutes and that time is taken from work.

1.2.2 Quality of Life

c) understand, and give due regard to, the perceptions of those affected by your work;

d) attempt to increase the feelings of personal satisfaction, competence, and control of those affected by your work.

1.2.4 Competence

g) respect, and seek when necessary, the professional expertise of colleagues in their areas of competence.

1.2.6 Professionalism

c) confront attempts to limit diversity in the workplace, and ensure that opportunities for employment, advancement, remuneration and other working conditions are based on the actual skills and performance of employees, free of stereotypes and prejudices;