Civil Rights and Religious Discrimination
Free Exercise Clause
The First Amendment of the Constitution guarantees that everyone in the United States has the right to exercise his or her own religion. While society has purportedly become more inclusive and tolerant of some things, it has also become more hostile towards other religions.
Federal and State Laws
In addition, under both federal (Civil Rights Act of 1866 and 1964) and state laws (California Unruh Civil Rights Act), it is illegal for an employer to discriminate agianst someone because they hold different religious beliefs.
If your employer is discriminating against you based on your religious beliefs,they can be held liable for violating these important civil rights.
Discrimination
Discrimination can occur in many forms, including but not limited to:
Refusal to provide reasonable accommodation
Refusal to hire
Refusal to interview
Discipline
Termination
Denying you a promotion or raise
Unfair enforcement of workplace policy
Reasononable Accommodation
Under the law, employers have also have a legal responsibility to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs.
Employers are required to make these accommodations as long as there is no “undue hardship”.
If you believe you have been discriminated against based on your religious beliefs, please contact us today.
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