John Is a Member of a Religion That Recognizes Monday

question 24

Multiple Choice

John is a member of a religion that recognizes Monday as its holy day; thus,John is not supposed to work on Monday.John's job requires him to work on Monday occasionally.How must John's employer handle this conflict in the work schedule?

• A) The employer must let John off from work on Monday.
• B) The employer need not let John off from work on Monday.
• C) The employer must make a reasonable accommodation for John.
• D) The employer must make any special arrangements with John based on religion.
• E) The law does not cover this situation.

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