Working on Friday Afternoon

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Working Friday Afternoon

Leaving with Time to Prepare for Shabbat

Lenient Opinions

Others are Preparing for Shabbos

Making Extra Money for Shabbos

Financial Loss

Finishing a Job Under Compelling Circumstances

Transacting "Business" as Opposed to "Work"

Keeping Stores Open According to the Taz

Salaried Workers

The Ideal Situation

Telling The Boss

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