Religious discrimination is illegal. Both California and federal law protects victims of religious discrimination. In order for discrimination based on faith to be illegal, your employer must have discriminated in relation to the ‘terms and conditions’ of employment based on your religious background. ‘Terms and conditions’ include hiring, firing, promotions, vacation time, titles, etc. Under federal law, your employer must make reasonable accommodations for a person’s religious practices or faith in the workplace. An employer is only excused from this requirement if the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on him or her.

Not only is religious discrimination against the law, but your employer may also not ask you about the specifics of your religious beliefs, your availability on holidays, or to require a dress code that violates a person’s religious beliefs or practices. Often times, people who experience religious discrimination have also experienced harassment based on religion. Both unwanted and offensive behaviors are against the law. You should seek the help of experienced attorneys to deal with either or both issues.

A woman recently sued her employer for wrongfully terminated her from her job with a property management company. The former employer alleged that her Mormon boss fired her because she was Catholic. If you believe you are a victim of religious discrimination or harassment, get help today! Call our team of skilled attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014. Call us for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.