The Beard or the Job
With a diverse workforce comes a plethora of religious beliefs, practices, and observances. As stated by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against employees and potential employees based on nationality, gender, race, color, or religion. Further, an employer must make reasonable accommodations for an employee’s religious beliefs and observances, as long as the accommodations do not cause the organization undue hardship in their business. Presented the case of Siddiq Abu-Bakris against the School District of Philadelphia where the employer failed to reasonably accommodate his religious beliefs and practices.…