QUESTION
Can an Ohio employer have a page on their application that says "Faith Background"?
Asked on Aug 05th, 2014 on Discrimination - Ohio
More details to this question:
Cherry Street Mission Ministries helps people get jobs. They are not jobs that pertain to religion yet they have a page on their application that says "Faith Background". Is that legal?
1 ANSWER
Employers cannot discriminate on the basis of religious beliefs or lack thereof. Below is a link to information from the EEOC about religious discrimination.
Ohio employment discrimination attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com
http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/religion.cfm
Answered on Aug 05th, 2014 at 8:36 PM
Matthew J.P. Coffman The answer provided is not legal advice and it is recommended that you seek advice of an attorney. My office # is 614-949-1181.