Why should Mr. Polk and others be allowed to violate a grooming policy based on a Religion proclamation on the sanctity of dreadlocks?
Dreadlocks are popular in the East as well as in the West. Spiritualists of all faiths and backgrounds incorporate this style into their life and are neglected, and the physical appearances are not appealing. Throughout the world, most people who have dreadlocks do not comb, cut, or groom their dreadlocks. Most people claim it an African American tradition nevertheless many cultures use the same dreadlock style.
Let’s define Religion. What is Religion? Religion is any cultural system of designated behaviors and practices, worldviews, texts, sanctified places, ethics, or organizations, which relate humanity,,,,,.
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However, I can’t find an answer without giving my opinion. For argument's sake, Christopher Polk was an employee for FedEx and was aware of the grooming policy before he became a part of the Rastafarianism Religion. Christopher became a part of this Religion because he was listening to their music and wanted to partake of their custom. Would Christopher have more than one issue being an employee with FedEx? For the most part, Rastafarianism Religion was established in Jamaica, and the believers were about a million in population. The Rastafarianism bases their Religion of the Old Testament laws and prophecies from Revelations. Their main beliefs were based according to Judaism and Christianity doctrine. Their religious practice was out of the ordinary marijuana was a religious ritual if they became ill ( ).
Even though Christopher Polk may be protected by the law at some point, however, if he practices Rastafarianism beliefs, he still facing termination not following FedEx policies. Marijuana has become legal in several states, but marijuana on job sites are still illegal. From experience having the Religious difference on the job may cause conflict if an individual was hired in on certain policies it best to follow the policies or find another
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The Title VII of the Civil Right Act of 1964 states they are safe under the law. The Civil Rights Act protects Christopher Polk and others from being discriminated base on his or her beliefs. “Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and its amendments, that prohibits employment discrimination against individuals 40 years of age or older; the Equal Pay Act of 1963 that prohibits discrimination based on gender in compensation for substantially similar work under similar
Religion as defined by Merriam-Webster is, “the belief in a god or in a group of gods; an organized
Religion is the set of beliefs, feelings, principles and practices that define the relations between human being and sacred or
In this particular case, Mr. Maalick received very clear and convincing racial and religious discrimination from both his supervisor and from his co-workers. The employees of Treton blatantly violated the Civil Rights Act and the Equal. Employment. Opportunity Commission. These acts do not allow, under any circumstances, discrimination based on the idea of race, color, sex, religion or age (The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | National Archives, n.d.).
Religion is a system of several characteristics combined together to form a dynamic, living reality. These characteristics are sacred texts and writings, ethics, rituals and ceremonies and beliefs and believers. These characteristics are established in both immanent and transcendent worldviews.
What is the true definition of the word religion? Well, religion is a set of beliefs and practices that recognize the existence of a god or many gods. We need religion in our lives because it gives us a sense of belonging to our common faith and helps us set morals in our lives. The importance of faith in our lives has created a bigger understanding to us and has showed us how we can have a closer link to it.
provide some type of relief to his work schedule. (29CFR1605.2, 2006) By failing to alert the company to his needs, the company was denied the opportunity to engage in the interactive process to determine a reasonable accommodation and acceptable solution to the scheduling conflict. The 8th Circuit Court concluded that if the employee fails to inform an employer of a religious need, the employee “may forgo the right to have his beliefs accommodated by the employer.” (Chrysler Corp. v. Mann, 1977) The facts reveal that Mr. Fleck did not notify management of a religious conflict relating to the new schedule. This will allow his claim against the company to be unfounded. Title VII religious discrimination claims must prove that the employee informed the employer of the conflict and that the employer created working conditions untenable because of religious belief. (Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Hardison, 1977). However, it is the Jinkie Pop Toy Company’s tradition to treat our employees with respect and dignity. Employees are the
The United States is one of the most culturally and religiously diverse countries in the world. The founding fathers of the United States wanted to ensure that its people would have the ability to practice their religion with no threat of persecution. In order to accomplish the goal of religious freedom and continue to ensure that all people of any religion would be free to practice their religion, the United States passed Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibits an employer from discriminating based on the religious views of its employees. As the citizens of the United States spend a large amount of time in their places of employment, religious practices that these employees feel are necessary for the true observance of their religion must be accommodated by the employers. This law contends that in cases where the accommodation of religious practices of its employees does not create undue hardships, an employer must make reasonable accommodations for employees to practices the beliefs of their religion. As the demographics of the United States continues to change with more religiously diverse people immigrating to the country, employers are coming under more pressure to ensure they are taking all possible precautions to accommodate the religious practices of its employees. These precautions are important as the once an employee has established a bona fide complaint of religious discrimination, the burden of proof then falls on the employer to prove they
Under the first amendment right a person has the right to exercise whatever religion that they so choose. And that is why Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 came along is there to protect all employees that are and may be discriminated by employers, which means that an employer should not refuses to hire a candidate based on their religious beliefs or practices, or they cannot refuse to promote an employee, or adjust their rate of pay on their religion, they must be treated exactly as any other employee within the company, they should not be discriminated or be segregated against. Title VII also protects employees against employers or employees making any prejudice remarks against them. Employees are protected by both Title V11 and
You have raised some great points as to J.C. encounter of unlawful religious discrimination. As you said J.C. tried to compromise with his employer by packing or wearing his dreads in a neat and professional matter. But as a result his employer refused which resulted in J.C. losing his job. I agree with your analysis that the company's actions toward J.C. is violation of Title VII. However I also believe that it is a violation of his first amendment right. As a citizen of this so called great land, we are allowed to practice our religion and face no form of discrimination. This case not only describes a violation against Title VII but also the first amendment
He took on his position at a time when none of the expectations were objectionable to him, which should be taken into consideration when the argument is made that he can not do his job and should therefore be fired. His supervisor could have shown more leniency given the circumstances but instead opted for the quick route of termination. This points to the incident as an act of discrimination and religious persecution rather than a justifiable termination that occured out of necessity. The circumstances shown in the case brief reflect that accomodations could be made so that the clerk’s office’s work could be done without Jones being forced to dole out every marriage
Despite the reasonable intent, Abercrombie and Fitch crossed a line when they refused to allow some leeway when it was for a religious cause, much like Trans World Airlines in the TWA v. Hardison case. Trans World Airlines fired Hardison after he refused coming into work on Saturday due to his religious beliefs. He sued TWA and won, claiming his religious beliefs were being sabotaged by unjust work hours. These cases are alike in the way that the employers declined to accommodate to an employee's religious needs, excusing their actions by saying the person in question didn’t follow company
Mr. Windham should issue a formal statement to the press. Invite television and news crews to see how fairly they treat the Muslim work force. Also, have the sales team capitalize on the
Beginning with the first argument which is for Mahad Mohamed and Abdkirim Bulshale the two men who were represented by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to EEOC Star Transport failed to accommodate to the two men based on their religious beliefs. Mahad Mohamed and Abdkirim Bulshale made it known to the company that transporting alcohol would be against their religious beliefs. By not providing accommodations for the employees the company is going against Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Furthermore, Star Transport was known as an oil company so the transportation of alcohol was not a foreseen problem that the two men were aware of prior to accepting the job offer. As a result, Star Transport demonstrated unlawful
Religion in the workplace can bring up some of the most difficult issues employers have to face. Resolving these issues requires understanding the law and balancing the business's needs with an employee's desire to practice his or her religion. One of the most contentious conflicts is between an employee's desire to take time off and the potential reduction in productivity and profitability. In ruling on Title VII religion cases, the courts have held that employers aren't required to accommodate employees' religious activities when it involves increased financial costs, transferring supervisory personnel or employees from other departments resulting in inefficiency, or discriminating against other employees or violating seniority systems. Accommodations that don't constitute undue hardship to the employer include voluntary substitutions or employee "swaps," flexible work schedules, floating or optional holidays, staggered work hours, and allowing employees to make up lost time. Transfers and job changes also are options if they don't cause reduced efficiency or
What is a religion? A religion is defined by Richard Schaefer as a unified system of beliefs and practices that relate to what is believed to be sacred (Schaefer, Richard T, 2009, pg 323). There are many world religions, such as Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hindu, and so forth, and while all of these different religions are