The Company respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on the Company’s business.
Requesting a Religious Accommodation
An employee whose religious beliefs or practices conflict with his or her job, work schedule, or with policy or practice on dress and appearance, or with other aspects of employment, and who seeks a religious accommodation must contact the HR Department to make a formal request. The written request will include the type of religious conflict that exists and the employee’s suggested accommodation.
Providing Religious Accommodation
The employee’s manager will work with the HR department to evaluate the request considering whether a work conflict exists due to a sincerely held religious belief or practice and whether an accommodation is available that is reasonable and that would not create an undue hardship. An accommodation may be a change in job, using paid leave or leave without pay, allowing an exception to the dress and appearance code that does not affect safety or uniform requirements, or for other aspects of employment.
The employee’s manager will meet with him or her to discuss the request and the decision on the accommodation. If the employee accepts the proposed religious accommodation then the accommodation will be implemented. If the employee rejects the proposed accommodation, he or she may appeal the decision and provide another alternative and will evaluate the alternative and make a decision on whether it can be honored provided there is not an undue hardship on the Company’s business.
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of persons requesting a religious accommodation. Furthermore, it is our Company policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals requesting a religious accommodation in regard to application procedures, hiring advancement, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
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