Know Your Rights As An
Employee
From CAIR's "Know Your Rights" Pocket Guide. To obtain copies of the
guide, contact publications@cair-net.org
Federal law makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee on the basis of religion, race, or national origin. Title VII of
the 1964 Civil Rights Act guarantees your right to:
1) Reasonable religious accommodation. The failure of an employer to reasonably accommodate your religious practices constitutes discrimination.
"Religious practices" includes wearing a beard, hijab, prayer on the job, and going to Jumah prayer.
2) Fairness in hiring, firing, and promotions. Your employer is prohibited
from considering religion when making decisions affecting your employment status.
3) A non-hostile work environment. Your employer must ensure that you are not subjected to anti-Muslim insults, harassment or unwelcome, excessive
proselytizing.
4) Complain about discrimination without fear of retaliation. Federal law guarantees your right to report an act of alleged discrimination. It is
illegal for your employer to retaliate against you for your complaint.
Contact CAIR at 202-488-8787 to file a discrimination report.
You may also file on-line at http://www.cair-net.org/ireport/
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