
Are there exceptions to religious discrimination laws?
Employees should be aware that there are exceptions to religious discrimination laws. Religious Discrimination by Religious Organizations Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, commonly referred to as “Title VII,” prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of religion. It also prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, and national origin. It is a federal law so it applies across the United States. Pennsylvania has its own antidiscrimination law whic