Allowing an employee who has just joined a relatively obscure religious organization to take off on a busy work day for a special religious observance would be considered "undue hardship" and can be safely refused.

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Refusing a request for a religious accommodation should be approached with caution and should only be done if it causes an undue hardship for the employer, such as significant difficulty or expense. The fact that the religious organization is relatively obscure does not necessarily mean that the employee's request is not a sincere religious belief. Employers should follow established procedures for evaluating requests for religious accommodations and seek guidance from legal professionals if necessary.

Allowing an Employee Who Has Just Joined a Relatively Obscure