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Title Vii Of The Civil Rights Act Religious Exemption In Illinois
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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.
Be Direct and Honest: Clearly state your request. You might say something like, ``I wanted to discuss the possibility of taking this Sunday off. I realize this is short notice, but I have a personal commitment that I can't reschedule.'' Express Understanding: Acknowledge the inconvenience of your request.
Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits multiple varieties of job discrimination, including religious discrimination, by all but small companies and nonprofits. However, Title VII includes an exemption for religious organizations so that they can consider religion when they select their staff.
All you need to do is go to your employer and say, ``I would like to not be scheduled to work on Sundays because it is the Sabbath for my church.'' If they do not give you the time off, put it in writing and keep a copy. Retaliation is illegal and lawyers enjoy these cases when the request has been made in writing.
It's apart of the title VII of the civil rights act of 1964 which says an employer must not discriminate against their employee, which includes not accommodating their religious practices (which is having Sunday off).
Documentation of a Request for Religious Exemption We recommend that employers require employees who claim they have a sincerely held religious belief and request an accommodation, to submit the request in writing explaining the basis for the sincerely held religious belief.
Dear (Boss' Name), I am writing to request time off from work on (start date) through (end date) to observe the (name of religious holiday). This is an important (description of holiday) in my faith, and I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to celebrate it with my family.
All you need to do is go to your employer and say, ``I would like to not be scheduled to work on Sundays because it is the Sabbath for my church.'' If they do not give you the time off, put it in writing and keep a copy. Retaliation is illegal and lawyers enjoy these cases when the request has been made in writing.