{"id":2415,"date":"2022-03-02T03:59:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T03:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.legalvision.com.au\/?p=2415"},"modified":"2022-06-16T03:23:20","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T02:23:20","slug":"religion-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/employment\/religion-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"How Should an Employer Accommodate Religion in the Workplace in England and Wales?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many different religions practised in England and Wales, as well as many other religious beliefs. There are also people who have no faith or religious beliefs. Therefore, as an employer in England and Wales, you should be aware of this and embrace the potential diversity of your workforce. More significantly, you have a legal duty not to discriminate against a person based on their religion or belief. Likewise, you have a duty to ensure that your staff do not harass each other for religious reasons or due to an employee’s religion. <\/span>Not carrying out your legal obligation concerning religion in the workplace could mean you risk facing a discrimination claim. <\/span><\/p>\n

You should also recognise and support your staff regarding their faiths and beliefs. Recognising and supporting your staff regarding their religious beliefs will help you carry out your legal requirements. It will also help to welcome different religions and beliefs in your workplace and potentially ensure good staff morale.\u00a0<\/span>This article will explain how an employer should accommodate religion and belief in the workplace in England and Wales. It will explain your legal requirements and give you examples of how you can accommodate religion in your workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is My Duty to Those in the Workplace Who Are Religious?<\/span><\/h2>\n

As an employer, you are under a legal obligation to accommodate your employee’s religious practices in the workplace. This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n