Alex What is the definition of religious discrimination in the workplace?
Religious discrimination involves treating a person (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of his or her religious beliefs.
Is it illegal to discriminate on the basis of religion?
The law forbids discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. It is illegal to harass a person because of his or her religion.
How does Title VII apply to religious discrimination?
Title VII also prohibits workplace or job segregation based on religion (including religious garb and grooming practices), such as assigning an employee to a non-customer contact position because of actual or feared customer preference.
When does an employer have to accommodate an employee’s religion?
The law requires an employer or other covered entity to reasonably accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs or practices, unless doing so would cause more than a minimal burden on the operations of the employer’s business.
Can a person claim a right to discriminate based on religion?
With increasing frequency, we are seeing individuals and institutions claiming a right to discriminate—by refusing to provide services to women and LGBT people—based on religious objections. The discrimination takes many forms, including the following:
What does the ACLU do about religion being used to discriminate?
Using Religion to Discriminate. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, the ACLU works to defend religious liberty and ensure that no one is discriminated against or denied services because of someone else’s religious beliefs.
Religious discrimination involves treating a person (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of his or her religious beliefs.
Title VII also prohibits workplace or job segregation based on religion (including religious garb and grooming practices), such as assigning an employee to a non-customer contact position because of actual or feared customer preference.