OFCCP Addresses Protections For Workers With Controversial Religious Views
By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/21
On January 8, 2021, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, which enforces Executive Order 11246, published an opinion letter clarifying workplace religious liberty protections for employees whose religious views might be considered controversial or offensive. Among other requirements, EO 11246 makes it unlawful for federal contractors and subcontractors to fail to provide reasonable religious accommodations absent a showing of undue hardship. Separate laws, such as Title VII,...
By: Sherman & Howard L.L.C.