An employer is not permitted to question the sincerity of the belief simply because the belief may
appear unorthodox to the employer.

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This is a principle of religious accommodation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Employers must accommodate an employee's religious beliefs unless it would cause an undue hardship for the employer. The employer cannot question the sincerity of the belief, regardless of whether it is considered mainstream or unorthodox.

An Employer Is Not Permitted to Question the Sincerity of the Belief