Religious Discrimination
Your employer cannot treat you differently because of your religious beliefs and practices. Your religious rights are protected whether you belong to traditional well-known religion, a less recognized religion, or practice atheism. In fact, your right to hold any sincere religious, ethical or moral belief, or none at all is protected while in the workplace. Additionally, your employer cannot require you to participate or not participate in any religious activity as part of your employment. Your employer also cannot harass you or create an unreasonable environment at work based on your religion.
Your employer is also required to make sure you are accommodated for your religious beliefs which may include:
- Allowing different work schedules
- Voluntary shift substitutions
- Job reassignment
- Modifications to company dress code or grooming policies
- Modifications to other company policies or practices
Religious discrimination is intrusive and personally damaging especially when it comes from your employer. If you think you may be experiencing religious discrimination at work, Henrichsen Law Group, PLLC’s employment law team will be your partner in protecting your rights. We are experienced at representing employees who have been discriminated against because of their religion. Our Religious Discrimination attornies handle cases in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Florida, and Georgia.
