Los Angeles Workplace Discrimination Lawyer

What Constitutes Religious Discrimination at Work?

Religious discrimination includes treating you differently because of your faith, beliefs, or religious practices and failing to make reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious observances. Faith-based discrimination may include failing to make accommodations, prohibiting religious clothing or symbols, harassing or mocking you for your faith or lack of faith, or making promotion or hiring decisions based on religion.

The state’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act cover all sincerely held religious or moral beliefs (not only organized religion). Our faith discrimination attorney in Los Angeles could explain what qualifies as protected activity and help gather the documentation needed to build your case.

How Do Employers Fail To Accommodate Religious Beliefs?

Employers must make reasonable adjustments for your religious beliefs, except when your requested change would cause undue hardship.

Common ways that employers fail to accommodate your religious beliefs include:

• Refusing to modify your work schedule for prayer or worship
• Forcing you to work on recognized holy days
• Denying requests to wear religious attire such as hijabs or crosses
• Punishing you for refusing to participate in activities that violate your beliefs

Our Los Angeles religious bias attorneys may determine whether your employer’s refusal qualifies as a violation under FEHA or federal law. Denying or ignoring legitimate requests breaks the law and shows disrespect for you. Our lawyers aggressively pursue faith discrimination cases to ensure employers understand that religious freedom also applies to their workplace.

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