RASTAFARIAN EMPLOYEE SUES FOR RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION
In California, it is against the law for your employer to discriminate against you because of your religion, race, age, gender, or nationality. However, even though it is illegal, many employers use their employees religion, skin color, age, etc… as a reason to treat the employees adversely. If your employer fires you, demotes you, does not promote you, or in the case of religious discrimination, does not allow you reasonable opportunities to practice or express your religion, then you might have an discrimination claim to bring against your employer.
When a Rastafarian UPS worker was told he would need to cut his hair and shave his beard to comply with the company’s grooming policy, he replied that his religious beliefs prohibit him from cutting his hair or shaving his beard. The following day, the man allegedly again advised the human resources manager about his religious beliefs and asked for a reasonable accommodation, but UPS allegedly fired him instead. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act requires employers to accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer. The Rastafarian man stood up for his legal rights and sued UPS, winning over $45,000 in damages.
If you are a CA employee over 40 years old and have a religious discrimination claim to bring against your employer, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP TODAY. Stand up to your employer with the help of your local employment attorneys. Call us at (1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9766) for a free consultation about your legal rights. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information on all types of discrimination. We are here to assist you!
