Should religion be discussed in the workplace?

An NHS worker has lost her appeal against suspension after giving a Muslim co-worker a Christian book, highlighting the ongoing issue of religion in the workplace.

Senior Occupational Therapist Victoria Wasteney was found guilty by her NHS employer in 2014 of “harassing and bullying” a work friend for giving her a book about a Muslim woman’s encounter with Christianity, praying with her and inviting her to church.

She was suspended for nine months and given a written warning, even though the woman had been happy to discuss faith with her and never gave evidence about her allegations to the NHS, the Yorkshire Post reports.

Wasteney appealed the decision, but this week had her appeal rejected in a London court.