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#Some hold that the law of not being able to work past the time for Mincha on Friday afternoon only applies to bosses, but employees (salaried workers who do not have flexibility with their hours) can continue working past the time for Mincha. | #Some hold that the law of not being able to work past the time for Mincha on Friday afternoon only applies to bosses, but employees (salaried workers who do not have flexibility with their hours) can continue working past the time for Mincha. | ||
=== Unscheduled Work === | ===Unscheduled Work=== | ||
# While one may not partake in scheduled meetings, conference calls, or the like after the time for Mincha on Friday afternoon, one may make an unscheduled business phone call, send an unscheduled business email, and the like. | #While one may not partake in scheduled meetings, conference calls, or the like after the time for Mincha on Friday afternoon, one may make an unscheduled business phone call, send an unscheduled business email, and the like. | ||
===Financial Loss=== | ===Financial Loss=== | ||
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===<u>Finishing</u> a Job Under Compelling Circumstances=== | ===<u>Finishing</u> a Job Under Compelling Circumstances=== | ||
#Some hold that | #Some hold that the law of not being able to work past the time for Mincha on Friday afternoon only applies to working on <u>new</u> assignments, but finishing up existing assignments is permitted. | ||
===Transacting "Business" as Opposed to "Work"=== | ===Transacting "Business" as Opposed to "Work"=== | ||
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===Making Extra Money for Shabbos=== | ===Making Extra Money for Shabbos=== | ||
#If one is poor and needs to make money after Mincha on Friday afternoon in order to support | #If one is poor and needs to make money after Mincha on Friday afternoon in order to support oneself, one is permitted to work then. | ||
==The Ideal Situation== | ==The Ideal Situation== | ||
