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
Grooming in a manner that would violate their religion
Engage 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