Employment Law FAQ - Billings Montana Attorneys

Are there laws that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation?

Fifteen states prohibit private employers from making employment decisions based on sexual orientation, as do many county and municipal governments. However, no federal law prohibits sexual orientation discrimination in private employment.

Do I have to give an employee time off for religious observances?

It depends on how easy or difficult it would be for you to do so. You are legally required to work with your employees to make it possible for them to practice their religion. This might include not scheduling an employee to work on an important religious holiday. However, you are not required to offer this accommodation if it would cause a hardship on your business or other workers -- for example, if it would upset your seniority system.

Do I have to provide the reasonable accommodation a disabled employee requests?

Not necessarily. If an employee asks for a reasonable accommodation, you are required to brainstorm with your employee about what types of changes might help the employee do his or her job. You are not required to provide the precise accommodation the employee requests, but you must work together to come up with a reasonable solution.

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