Discrimination on the basis of religion or religious practice is a violation of state and federal law. California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate on the basis of religion, including religious creed, religious observance, religious belief, religious dress, or religious grooming practices.
This means that an employer is prohibited from:
Terminating or refusing to hire an employee on the basis of their religion
Refusing to promote an employee because of their religion
Reprimanding or disciplining an employee because of their religion
Requiring that an employee dress in a manner would violate their religion
Mocking an employees religion
Requiring an employee to participate in the employer's religious practices
Engaging in other adverse actions because of an employee’s religion
Employers are also required to reasonably accommodate religious beliefs and practices, provided that it is not an “undue hardship” on the employer.
Examples of accommodations for religion include:
Allowing an employee to take time off for religious observance
Making an exception to uniform or grooming requirements
THE SCHLEHR LAW FIRM REPRESENTS EMPLOYEES IN MANY TYPES OF RELIGOUS DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS. IF YOU BELIEVE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN TERMINATED OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF YOUR RELIGION, PLEASE CONTACT US.
