2007-09-12 02:52:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
no as long as it legal. if it was illegal to force someone to everyone would use it as a scape goat when they were ask to do something they didnt want to.
2007-09-12 03:09:42 · answer #1 · answered by lukerebelguy 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I differ on opinion. The anti-discrimination laws say that no one can be discriminated against due to religious reasons. There are many employees that require people to work on Sundays, which is something bad if you're a Christian, who believe that the Sabbath falls on Sunday and no work should be done. An employer can NOT refrain from hiring someone who can't work on a certain day for religious reasons, if they are otherwise an acceptable employee. As for performing a job function, if the person was aware of the requirement of this activity and agreed to it (verbally, doing it before, etc) then they are stuck or need to find a new job. However, if this is a NEW task then the employer needs to make reasonable accomodations (you don't mention exactly what the job is, so I can't be specific), such as having you do something else to make up for that part you cannot do.
I commend you if you are dealing with this type of situation for standing up for yourself. Don't let these commies tell you otherwise.
2007-09-12 03:17:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Given everyone has a choice to walk off of a job, no one can force you to do anything. With that said, it's generally illegal for a non-religion based employer (religion based employers being churches, some types of private school, etc) to ask for your religious affiliation.
Making allowances for someone's religion discriminates against all other employees who fail to share that religion (ex. Requiring atheists to work all Sundays so Christians can have Sundays off). Someone in the situation you describe must weigh their religious convictions against their desire to remain employed at their current location. Isn't that what most religions are about...denying one's worldly desires against the spiritual?
2007-09-12 04:46:11 · answer #3 · answered by evans_michael_ya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turtle is making a Moral point but not a legal one. There is no such thing as Religious accomodation in the workplace. Working for an employer is a choice and not requirement. You have to make a choice as to if you want to work for the employer or not.
2007-09-12 03:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The person as a choice of whether or not to work for you.
If the task is legal and part of normal job functions and he is unable to perform it he should quit.
2007-09-12 03:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by DrIG 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the work isn't illegal then the worker just has to make a choice. employment or no employment.
2007-09-12 02:58:41 · answer #6 · answered by johnhdavisjrusa20 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No. If that person's religion forbids that person performing any reasonable job function - then that person needs to find another job.
2007-09-12 02:58:50 · answer #7 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If it is it shouldn't be and if you have such an issue it is incumbent upon you to find another place in which to work where their religious ideas agree with your own.
2007-09-12 03:00:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No , and you took the Job. there is no reasonable accommodation for religion.
2007-09-12 03:00:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋