RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION

Federal and North Carolina laws prohibit employers from discriminating against a current or prospective employee because of that individual’s religion. An employer may not refuse to hire, deny promotions, deny equal compensation and benefits, discipline, terminate, or take other discriminatory action against employee because of that employee’s religion. This also means an employer may not make employment decisions based on stereotypes or assumptions about an employee’s religion, such as post-September 11 backlash discrimination against Muslims.

These laws also require employers to reasonably accommodate the religious practices of an employee or prospective employee, unless the employer can prove that doing so would create an undue hardship upon the employer. Flexible scheduling, voluntary substitutions, job reassignments, and making exceptions to dress codes are examples of accommodating an employee’s religious beliefs.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published helpful information about pregnancy discrimination.

If you are experiencing – or have already experienced – discrimination based on your religion, let the experienced attorneys at GMFM fight to protect your rights. Contact us for an evaluation of your case.