Number: RS22745
Title: Religion and the Workplace: Legal Analysis of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as It Applies to Religious Organizations
Authors: Cynthia Marie Brougher, American Law Division 
Abstract: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides protections against discrimination for employees of certain employers. Among other things, Title VII generally prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of religion. Title VII prohibits discriminatory treatment of employees on the basis of their religious beliefs and requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees' religious practices. However, religious organizations may be exempt from some of the prohibitions of Title VII. This report reviews the scope of Title VII as it applies to religion and religious organizations and the requirements of both the antidiscrimination protections and the accommodations provision.
Pages: 6
Date: October 25, 2007