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05/17/2022
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Religious discrimination - Arkansas
Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
The unlawful employment practices and exemptions are similar to those under the federal Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Religion.
Arkansas state law, as well as federal laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion. “Religion” means all aspects of religious belief, observance, and practice.
Employer defined
“Employer” means a person who employs nine or more employees in the State of Arkansas in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year, or any agent of such person.
Unlawful employment practices
The unlawful employment practices and exemptions are similar to those under the federal Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Religion. For example, the state law requires employers to make reasonable accommodations. An employer may refuse to accommodate the religious observance or practice of an employee or prospective employee if the employer demonstrates that he is unable to reasonably make such accommodation without undue hardship on the conduct of the employer's business.
A defendant may avoid liability by showing that his actions were based on legitimate, nondiscriminatory factors and not on unjustified reasons.
The provisions relating to employment shall not be applicable with respect to employment by a religious corporation, association, society, or other religious entity.
Recordkeeping
Employers must keep records of the name, address, and occupation of each employee, the daily and weekly hours worked by each person, and of the wages paid each pay period. Covered employers must maintain records of the salaries and wage rates, job classifications, and other terms and conditions of employment for each employee. These records must be preserved for three years.
Federal
Contact
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Regulations
29 CFR Part 1605, Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Religion
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