Pravna zaštita slobode vjere na radnom mjestu u SAD-u / Legal Protection of Freedom of Religion in Workplace in the United States with Practical Examples

Abstract

This work includes legal sources of protection of religious freedom in the workplace in the United States and the most important legal instruments such as “reasonable accommodation” and “undue hardship”. Here are listed religious aspects that are protected by law, as well as authorities and agencies that have jurisdiction to enforce the law. This paper presents practical examples of violations of the right to freedom of religion, such as the wearing of religious clothing, free time for prayer, beards and long hair, religious tattoos as well as examples of religious harassment in the workplace. In the end, the author presents conclusions on the degree of protection of religious freedom in the United States as well as a brief comparative analysis of European jurisprudence and it’s applicability in BiH.