Is football a belief system?
With the World Cup about to start, it’s worth remembering that – for some – football isn’t just a game.
It’s a way of life.
And as an employer that can present a bit of a problem, with staff claiming that it’s discrimination for you not to allow them to take a break during working time to watch the matches.
(Or you might find that a very important, 90-minute Zoom call just happens to coincide with a particularly important fixture.)
So, let’s examine the claim and look at a precedent…