Religious Discrimination
The federal government protects against discrimination based on religion, along with race, sex, age, and disability. As long as an employee's religious practices do not genuinely interfere with the performance of her duties, the employer cannot base hiring, firing, promotion, or compensation decisions based on that employee's religion. Of course, it can be difficult to determine whether an employer's decisions were motivated by religion, genuine concerns about an employee's performance, or some other, more subjective factors. Proper education and preparation can help you spot potential violations of the employment discrimination laws. Click through the articles in this section to learn all about religious discrimination in the workplace.
- Religion in the Workplace
Overview of the various types of discrimination based on religion, the laws prohibiting it, and an explanation of your employer's duty to accommodate different religions. Read up so you can ensure that your rights are protected.
- Facts about Religious Discrimination
Learn about the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and how it applies to religious discrimination.
- Filing an EEOC Complaint or Charge
The agency charged with enforcing employment laws is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC. Click here to find out more about EEOC process and what to do when filing your EEOC complaint.
- What to Expect: An EEOC Cause of Action Chronology
Timeline of a typical EEOC complaint to help employees learn what to expect from the EEOC complaint process, covering the time of the complaint to when the EEOC releases your case with permission to sue.
- Dictionary: Employment Law Terms
Definitions and explanations of all the most common employment law terms and abbreviations, such as Family and Medical Leave Act; constructive discharge; garnishment of wages; and implied contract.
- Employees Rights 101
An overview of employee rights in the workplace, including laws against discrimination on the job; wage and hour regulations; and payday requirements.
- Civil Rights Act of 1991
- EEOC Claims FAQ
- EEOC's Charge Processing Procedures
- Facts about Religious Discrimination
- Filing an EEOC Complaint or Charge
- Religion in the Workplace
- Religious Discrimination at Work
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Equal Employment Opportunity
- What to Expect: An EEOC Cause of Action Chronology