Mauritius Minister of Labour considers revoking ENSafrica Mauritius's license over alleged religious discrimination
via Le Mauricien5 min read
The Minister of Labour, Reza Uteem, announced in the National Assembly that he might recommend the revocation of ENSafrica Mauritius's operating license if a satisfactory resolution is not reached in a case involving alleged religious discrimination. This follows conclusions by the Equal Opportunities Commission EOC that two former employees, Nadrah Binte Diouman-Ameer and Mushirah Hanna Humeirah Aubdoollah, presented sufficient evidence to suggest religious discrimination after they were dismissed for wearing the hijab at work. The EOC's report, dated May 8, 2026, found no convincing proof of a formal rule prohibiting the hijab or clear communication of such a requirement to the employees. The firm's argument of a "secular character" was not found in the employee handbook, which focused on professional presentation without explicit reference to religious symbols. The absence of signed employment contracts for the complainants further weakened the employer's case. The EOC emphasized that internal company policies must respect fundamental constitutional rights, stating that dress codes or neutrality policies must be objective, proportionate, and compatible with individual freedoms. The Employment Relations Tribunal previously ruled the dismissals unjustified but did not order reinstatement. The EOC has given the parties 45 days to reach an amicable settlement. If no agreement is reached, the matter could proceed to the Equal Opportunities Tribunal or other competent courts. Mi
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