

The test under Title VII’s definition of religion is whether the beliefs are, in the individual’s “own scheme of things, religious.

These protections apply whether the religious beliefs or practices in question are common or non-traditional, and regardless of whether they are recognized by any organized religion.

without undue hardship on the conduct of the employer’s business.” “Undue hardship” under Title VII is not defined in the statute but has been defined by the Supreme Court as “more than a de minimis cost” – a lower standard for employers to satisfy than the “undue hardship” defense under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which is defined by statute as “significant difficulty or expense.” Under Title VII, an employer is prohibited from discriminating because of religion in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or other “terms, conditions or privileges” of employment, and also cannot “limit, segregate, or classify” applicants or employees based on religion “in any way which would deprive or tend to deprive any individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect his status as an employee.” The statute defines “religion” as including “all aspects of religious observance and practice, as well as belief, unless an employer demonstrates that is unable to reasonably accommodate. Title VII protects workers from employment discrimination based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and transgender status), national origin, or protected activity. Of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII).
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This Section of the Compliance Manual focuses on religious discrimination under Title VII SECTION 12: RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION OVERVIEW Effect on Workplace Rights of CoworkersĮmployee Best Practices. Permitting Prayer, Proselytizing, and Other Forms of Religious ExpressionĪ. Objections to Providing Social Security Numbers or Complying with Employer Identification ProceduresĦ. Modifying Workplace Practices, Policies and Proceduresĭ. Change of Job Tasks and Lateral TransferĤ. Common Methods of Accommodation in the Workplaceģ. Seniority Systems and Collectively Bargained RightsĬ. Notice of the Conflict Between Religion and Workģ. Special Considerations for Employers When Balancing Anti-Harassment and Accommodation Obligations with Respect to Religious Expressionġ. Compensation and Other Terms, Conditions, or Privileges of Employmentĭ. Additional Interaction of Title VII with the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA)ģ. Employer Inquiries into Religious Nature or Sincerity of Beliefģ.
