28 min
The Tale of the Beard and the Applicant - EEOC Religious Accommodation HR Stories Podcast - A Lesson in Every Story!
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An applicant walks in....you want to hire him...he has a beard...you say he has to shave it...he says no, because of his religion. What happens now?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on religion. This includes refusing to accommodate an employee's sincerely held religious beliefs or practices. Understanding what that means and how Title VII protects personal religious expression can save you and your company a lot of money in legal fees.
In this episode of the HR Stories Podcast, John and Chuck explore the Tale of the Beard and then break it down so you can learn from other's mistakes.
Don't make the same mistake this company did. This episode of HR Stories Podcast is sponsored by www.GetHRHelpNow.com. They can provide consultation, coaching, and training for you and your team....virtually or live in-person.
Have an HR Story to tell? We may feature it in an upcoming Podcast. Email mystory@HRStoriesPodcast.com
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Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.
The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
An applicant walks in....you want to hire him...he has a beard...you say he has to shave it...he says no, because of his religion. What happens now?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on religion. This includes refusing to accommodate an employee's sincerely held religious beliefs or practices. Understanding what that means and how Title VII protects personal religious expression can save you and your company a lot of money in legal fees.
In this episode of the HR Stories Podcast, John and Chuck explore the Tale of the Beard and then break it down so you can learn from other's mistakes.
Don't make the same mistake this company did. This episode of HR Stories Podcast is sponsored by www.GetHRHelpNow.com. They can provide consultation, coaching, and training for you and your team....virtually or live in-person.
Have an HR Story to tell? We may feature it in an upcoming Podcast. Email mystory@HRStoriesPodcast.com
Support the show
The Ultimate Book of HR Checklists – Getting HR Right: Your Step-by-Step Reference for Avoiding Costly Mistakes. Go to HRChecklists.com (On sale - take $100 off ...only $79 ) Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.
Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.
You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast
Don't forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!
Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.
The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
28 min