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California Employment Law Glossary

Religious Discrimination
Workplace Discrimination

 

Definition


 

California employers must accommodate employees' sincerely held religious beliefs and practices unless doing so would create an undue hardship. This includes providing schedule modifications for religious observance, exemptions from dress code requirements, and space for prayer. Treating an employee adversely because of their religion - or failing to offer any accommodation - may constitute a FEHA violation.


Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the business. This can include schedule adjustments for religious observance or exceptions to dress code policies.

Religious discrimination includes adverse treatment, denial of reasonable accommodations, or harassment based on your sincerely held religious beliefs or practices.

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