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Seven Potential Signs of Religious Discrimination

Religious discrimination is a serious issue that affects people of all faiths, resulting in significant personal and professional harm. However, not everyone recognizes the signs of religious discrimination when they happen, even when they cause serious problems for their victims. Here are seven potential signs of religious discrimination:


  • Use of derogatory language or slurs
      • One of the most obvious forms of religious discrimination comes from the use of slurs or derogatory language against particular religious groups. This type of overt hostility can create a toxic work environment for people of the insulted faith or faiths.
  • Making insensitive jokes
      • By the same token, it can be seen as a form of discrimination when people make jokes at the expense of a specific faith. This kind of humor can make employees feel excluded or unwanted by their coworkers.
  • Refusing to grant pay raises or promotions
      • Another way religious discrimination can manifest is from a failure to grant raises or promotions without explanation. Victims of discrimination may find themselves stuck in the same job role with the same benefits without any apparent path to advance their careers.
  • Refusing to accommodate dietary needs
      • Many religions have special dietary restrictions for their followers, and employers are generally required to accommodate these needs. When they fail to do so, it may be a sign of discrimination.
  • Scheduling important events on holidays
      •  For people who belong to minority faiths, it can become a serious problem when a company chooses to schedule meetings or other important events on religious holidays. This can be a sign that the company does not respect their faith enough to accommodate their schedule.
  • Refusing to grant time off for religious celebrations
      • Federal law allows people to take time off for religious celebrations without penalty. When employers refuse to grant that time off, or penalize employees for taking off, it can be considered a type of religious discrimination.
  • Banning religious clothing
    • Some faiths involve requirements about religious dress, which may include things like headwear or facial hair. When employers try to prevent employees from wearing religious clothing, it can be considered a form of discrimination.

Steven Mitchell Sack, the Employee’s Lawyer, is a New York employment lawyer with more than 44 years’ experience handling the many aspects of employment law. His new book, “Fired!: Protect Your Rights & FIGHT BACK If You’re Terminated, Laid Off, Downsized, Restructured, Forced to Resign or Quit,” is available in hardback, and contains valuable advice on dealing with employment and labor law issues. To purchase the book, feel free to contact Steven Sack at 917-371-8000 or visit the website at legalstratpub.com. To inquire about a legal matter, please feel free to contact attorney Steven Sack at 917-371-8000 or stevensackatty@hotmail.com.

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