Handle religious requests fairly and lawfully. Employers must generally reasonably accommodate sincerely held religious beliefs and practices unless doing so would cause undue hardship. NAE helps Nevada employers respond to requests the right way.
Members can call NAE for guidance on a specific accommodation request.
Understand Nevada and federal discrimination and accommodation rules.
Under Title VII and Nevada law, employers must reasonably accommodate an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs unless doing so would cause undue hardship. In Groff v. DeJoy (2023), the U.S. Supreme Court clarified that undue hardship means a burden that is substantial in the context of the employer’s business, not just a minor cost.
That makes denials harder to defend, so a careful, documented process matters.
A good process:
See also Nevada harassment laws.
Strategy depends on day-to-day HR done well. NAE can also help employers with hands-on support, quick answers, and compliance resources.
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After Groff v. DeJoy, it means a substantial burden in the context of the business, not a minor cost or inconvenience.
Employers can sometimes ask limited questions when there is an objective reason to doubt sincerity, but should be cautious.
Not always. A reasonable accommodation that resolves the conflict may be enough.
Membership includes the HR Hotline, discounted training, compliance resources and more. Annual membership is $1,595 for employers with fewer than 150 Nevada employees and $2,395 for 150 or more. See membership benefits
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