The U.S. Constitution protects the right to belief and worship, as well as the right to abstain from belief or worship. Additionally, Title VII and the RFRA protect religious expressions and practices by individuals and organizations, including those “employing others,” as the DOJ guidance explains. The guidance outlines a series of principles to guide federal agencies in ensuring compliance with these federal laws. Those principles have implications for private employers, including with regard to workplace conduct and expression, as well as religious accommodations.
Expansive Definition of Protected Religious Exercise
The guidance defines the “free exercise of religion” as encompassing not just belief or worship but “the right to perform or abstain from performing certain physical acts in accordance with one’s beliefs.” This language...
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