The Women and Equalities Committee has launched an inquiry to consider the barriers and discrimination faced by Muslims in employment and the workplace, and what can be done to overcome them. The Committee have noted that of all religious groups, Muslims have the lowest employment rate at 47.2%, and the highest pay gap compared with those of no religion, earning 22.5% less. Only 16% are in managerial and professional roles, against an average of 30% per cent of the general population. The Committee invites individuals and organisations to send written submissions on seven key questions, including: how prevalent is discrimination against Muslims in the workplace and what initiatives have been successful in tackling barriers to employment faced by Muslims?

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