Is it permissible to read books that are not related to one's job and to use the internet at work? Is an employee regarded to have violated the rights of his employer if he does so?

Is it permissible in terms of rights between employees and employers to study, read books, obtain information from the Internet for personal development along with fulfilling our responsibility at work?

Dear Brother / Sister,

If you use the internet after fulfilling your duties and if the employer allows you to use it, it is permissible and no violation of rights is in question. If you have not been told anything about it, you should inform the employer about it and pay for the internet you use if it is necessary.

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