Legal

Rules regarding religious discrimination and access to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 1964, along with many responses to inquiries regarding religious discrimination.

Facts about religious discrimination and a summary from the EEOC.

Religious freedom in the workplace.

Here’s an academic resource for a variety of workplace legal topics.

A PDF File which can also be ordered as a pamplet providign detailed answers to the following questions:

  • Do employers unlawfully discriminate if they base business objectives and goals upon Biblical principles? No.
  • As an employer, can I witness to my employees? Yes, as long as the employee’s employment or advancement is not contingent on compliance with the employer’s religious beliefs.
  • As an employer, can I give employees religious literature or post such literature in the workplace? Yes, as long as the employee’s employment or advancement is not contingent on compliance with the employer’s religious beliefs.
  • As an employer, what is my obligation toward religious employees who have certain work requirements? This is a more complicated answer, so see the PDF file.
  • As an employer, can I regulate employee speech and the literature displayed on an employee’s desk or in their office? Yes.
  • Are religious organizations treated any differently from secular businesses for employment law purposes? Yes.

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