Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees and job applicants from discrimination based on religion. Title VII also requires employers to reasonably accommodate the religious practices of an employee or prospective employee, unless doing so would create an “undue hardship” on the employer.

A reasonable religious accommodation is any adjustment to the work environment that will allow an employee to practice their religious beliefs. This applies not only to schedule changes or leave for religious observances, but also to such things as dress or grooming practices that an employee has for religious reasons.

Religious Accommodation Title VII requires federal agencies, upon notice of a request, to reasonably accommodate employees whose sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances conflict with work requirements, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship.

Acknowledge the request as soon as possible, within 24-72 hours. Clarify with the requester if a specific accommodation is not requested. If the request is straightforward or seems feasible, let the requester know it is approved and begin organizing the accommodation.

Don't automatically refuse an accommodation request or have an inflexible policy that doesn't allow for exceptions. Review each request individually. Discuss the request with the applicant or employee if needed to ensure you understand the employee's religious needs and available accommodation options.

My religious beliefs and practices, which result in this request for a religious accommodation, are sincerely held. I understand that the accommodation requested above may not be granted but that the company will attempt to provide a reasonable accommodation that does not create an undue hardship on the company.

When we talk about matters of faith with one another, we need to do so with sensitivity, honesty and straightforwardness. This means: Recognising that listening as well as speaking is necessary for a genuine conversation. Being honest about our beliefs and religious allegiances.

If, however, an employee requests religious accommodation, and an employer has an objective basis for questioning either the religious nature or the sincerity of a particular belief or practice, the employer would be justified in seeking additional supporting information."

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on religion. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids workplace discrimination that is based on a number of legally protected characteristics. V. Hardison, 432 US 63 (1977), the Courts viewed "undue hardship" as a de minimis standard of effort or cost to the business.

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