Creating a faith-friendly workplace for Muslims

Advice and Guidance

Who is this page for?

  • Public sector
  • Employers

Which countries is it relevant to?

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      Wales

One of the key challenges identified in ‘Is Wales Fairer?’ relates to employment. It highlights the low employment rates of Muslims in Wales– they are least likely to be working of all faith groups.

What can employers do?

Our report includes facts, employer case studies and some useful suggestions for employers that want to create a faith-friendly workplace for Muslims.

Download and read our report ( PDF | Welsh language PDF )

Fairness Not Favours

Fairness not favours explores why faith-friendly workplaces matter and what can be done to create them.  

Muslims in Wales

  • 49 per cent of the Muslim population in Wales is under the age of twenty-five
  • 27 per cent of Muslims in Wales have a degree compared to 25 per cent of all people living in Wales
  • 23 per cent of Welsh Muslims have no qualifications compared to 26 per cent of all people

Last updated: 27 Nov 2019

Further information

If you think you might have been treated unfairly and want further advice, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service.

Phone: 0808 800 0082
Textphone: 0808 800 0084

You can email using the contact form on the EASS website.

Also available through the website are BSL interpretation, web chat services and a contact us form.

Post:
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EASS HELPLINE
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Opening hours:

9am to 7pm Monday to Friday
10am to 2pm Saturday
closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Alternatively, you can visit our advice and guidance page.