Refusing Lone Working with Female (An agency contractor)

Risk: medium Category: customer-facing

The Manager's Worry

"Discrimination / Rota impossible."

The Context

An agency contractor is facing issue: Discrimination / Rota impossible.

✅ Usually Workable Solution

Contractors have same rights to religious freedom. Khalwah (seclusion) rules. They may need a third person or open door. If role requires solo travel, this is a capability issue to discuss.

Alternative Approaches

➡ Check policy
➡ Discuss with HR