How can one compensate for being late for work, whether with or without an excuse? Is compensation by overtime after official work hours (knowing that there is no actual work at that time) better, or by money? Does compensation include prayer times deducted from work? Please elaborate on the ruling in both cases: with an excuse and without.
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An employee is committed to attending work according to the terms of the contract. If he is absent during working hours without permission, his wage is reduced by the duration of his absence, unless the employer pardons him or they agree upon compensating for the absence. Your presence after working hours without work or agreement does not compensate for the absence. As for interrupting work to perform prayer, it is religiously exempted from working hours due to pressing necessity.
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