MUSLIM EMPLOYEES HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRAY AT WORK IN CALIFORNIA. CONTACT AN EMPLOYMENT LAWYER IF YOU ARE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST.
In California, it is against the law for your employer to discriminate against you because of your religious beliefs. This means that if your religion requires that you dress a certain way, or pray at a specific point in the day, your employer must make reasonable accommodations for your religious practices. whether you are Catholic, Muslim, Buddhist, or Episcopalian, CA and federal labor law protect your religious beliefs. Talk to an experienced employment lawyer if you are being discriminated against at work because of your religion.
When a Muslim man was fired from his job in February as a stocker and loader at a local Walmart for praying during his work break, he was concerned that his rights as an employee had been violated. As it turns out, he was correct. If you, a CA employee, want pray during your lunch or rest periods, the law protects you. The Muslim man was rehired by Walmart after he stood up for himself and took legal action. You can get your old job back too.
If you are a CA employee who believes that because of your religion that you have been the victim of discrimination at your job, call the hard working legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Our skilled employment attorneys will provide you with a free consultation regarding your legal rights. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information on discrimination of all types.
