French law indicates two main guidelines regarding religion and employment.[1] The “Protection of Individuals” indicates that one’s religious beliefs must not disturb the functioning of the workplace, including views regarding hygiene and safety requirements.[24] The “Proper functioning of the firm” highlights that religion must never interfere with performance or one’s relationship with work.[24] These French policies as seen as conflicting with some integrist views of Islam, claiming that it is dismissing their to practice the religion.[24] For example, prayer breaks are disapproved and a request to not be on project with the opposite sex are denied - two practices followed by some fundamentalist Islamist.[24]