Which U.S. law prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion?

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Which U.S. law prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion?

Discrimination based on religion is addressed by federal law that shields employees and job applicants. The Civil Rights Act of 1964, specifically Title VII, makes it illegal for employers with 15 or more employees to treat someone unfavorably because of their religious beliefs or practices. It also requires employers to reasonably accommodate an employee’s religious observances and beliefs unless doing so would cause undue hardship for the business. This combination—prohibiting religious discrimination and mandating reasonable accommodation—is what makes this statute the correct choice. The other options don’t fit: the Equal Protection Act isn’t a standalone federal law, the Immigration Reform Act deals with immigration policy, and the Americans with Disabilities Act focuses on disability discrimination, not religion.

Discrimination based on religion is addressed by federal law that shields employees and job applicants. The Civil Rights Act of 1964, specifically Title VII, makes it illegal for employers with 15 or more employees to treat someone unfavorably because of their religious beliefs or practices. It also requires employers to reasonably accommodate an employee’s religious observances and beliefs unless doing so would cause undue hardship for the business. This combination—prohibiting religious discrimination and mandating reasonable accommodation—is what makes this statute the correct choice. The other options don’t fit: the Equal Protection Act isn’t a standalone federal law, the Immigration Reform Act deals with immigration policy, and the Americans with Disabilities Act focuses on disability discrimination, not religion.

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