In Illinois it is a considered religious discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to treat employees or applicants different because of their religious beliefs.  An employer may not force an employee to practice a particular religion or engage in activities of a religion.  Also, an employer must make a reasonable accommodation based on the religion of an employee.

In Illinois employees are permitted to engage in religious expression, unless the religious expression would impose an undue hardship on the company.  Many times religious discrimination will also take place with national origin discrimination.  After the attacks on 9-11 many Muslims faced discrimination in the workplace.  Also, due to recent immigration legislation, many Hispanic and Mexican workers are facing discrimination based on their religious beliefs or national origin.

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