Religious Discrimination
Religious discrimination in the workplace is illegal. Learn about your rights and religious accommodations.
Common Signs of Religious Discrimination
Denied religious accommodations
Refused reasonable accommodations for religious practices or beliefs.
Religious harassment or jokes
Subjected to offensive comments, jokes, or harassment about your religion.
Forced to work on religious holidays
Required to work on religious holidays without reasonable accommodation.
Understanding Religious Discrimination
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibit religious discrimination in the workplace. Employers must reasonably accommodate employees' religious beliefs and practices unless it causes undue hardship.
Protected Religious Practices
Religious discrimination laws protect:
- Religious beliefs and practices
- Religious dress and grooming
- Religious holidays and observances
- Prayer and worship practices
- Dietary restrictions
- Moral or ethical beliefs based on religion
Reasonable Religious Accommodations
Employers must provide reasonable accommodations such as:
- Time off for religious holidays or observances
- Flexible scheduling for religious practices
- Dress code modifications for religious attire
- Workplace modifications for prayer or worship
- Voluntary shift substitutions or swaps
- Exemptions from certain job requirements
Forms of Religious Discrimination
Religious discrimination can include:
- Refusing to hire based on religion
- Firing or demoting due to religious beliefs
- Religious harassment or hostile work environment
- Denying promotions because of religion
- Segregating employees based on religion
- Retaliation for requesting religious accommodations
Your Religious Freedom is Protected
Don't let religious discrimination interfere with your career. We'll fight for your right to practice your faith freely.