The following are recommended provisions for creating a policy on religious accommodation:
- State that your organization recognizes that many employees have varying religious beliefs and practices and that all will be respected.
- State that the company does not allow religious solicitation or proselytizing of other employees, customers, or vendors on company premises or while an employee is working.
- Describe how employees should report that they have a religious belief or practice that conflicts with a company schedule, policy, or other aspect of operations.
- State that your organization will discuss and consider possible accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
- Describe the process the organization will use to make a final decision and how it will be communicated.
- State that although the company will make every effort to make an accommodation acceptable to the employee, it cannot guarantee that the employee’s suggested accommodation will be allowed.
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