Are employees entitled to time off for religious reasons?

Under Indiana employment law, employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees for their religious beliefs and practices, unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship. This includes allowing their employees time off for religious holidays or observances. An employer is not required to provide a religious-based accommodation unless the request is made by an employee. If the employee does make the request due to a religious obligation or belief, the employer must provide it unless it creates an undue hardship for the employer. Indiana law provides specific protection to employees against religious discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Employers are prohibited from showing favoritism towards employees of one particular religion over another. They must also not retaliate against employees who have requested a religious-based accommodation from the employer. Employees should note that their employer is under no obligation to provide them with the same amount of religious time off as other employees. However, employers must take into account the religious needs of their employees when making scheduling decisions. In summary, employees in Indiana are entitled to reasonable accommodations for religious reasons unless to do so would cause an undue hardship. They are protected from religious discrimination and harassment in the workplace and must be given equal consideration when it comes to religious time off.

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