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Religious Accommodation

Scope: Employees are covered by this policy.

Employees

Religious Accommodation

Policy

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Miami University will reasonably accommodate the religious beliefs, observances, and practices of its employees, e.g., accommodate a religious belief, observance, or practice which conflicts with an employment requirement.

Employees must direct requests for reasonable accommodation to the appropriate personnel office (Academic Personnel Services or Department of Human Resources).  The University will provide reasonable accommodation if it can do so without undue hardship on the conduct of University business.  The appropriate personnel office will consult with the employee’s department to arrange reasonable accommodation.


Related Form(s)

Not Applicable.


Additional Resources and Procedures

Not Applicable.


FAQ

Not Applicable.


Policy Administration

Next Review Date

7/1/2020

Responsible Officer

  • Associate Vice President for Human Resources
  • Assistant Provost for Academic Personnel
  • Director of Equity and Equal Opportunity
  • Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion 

Legal Authority

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Compliance Policy

Yes

Recent Revision History

 

Reference ID(s)

  • MUPIM 3.5
  • OAC 3339-3-05

Reviewing Bodies

  • Associate Vice President for Human Resources
  • Assistant Provost for Academic Personnel
  • Director of Equity and Equal Opportunity
  • Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion