Reasonable accomodations for religion

[Anonymous]

Has anyone put in a request given the July EO? If so, how is it going? https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/latest-memos/reasonable-accommodations-for-religious-purposes/

[Anonymous]

Check out this thread: https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1286420.page

[Anonymous]

It seems pretty limited for prayer, fasting or sabbath observances. I am very religious (Catholic) but nothing in my observance requires accommodation. I only know one co worker who might have enough religious reason to get accommodation. I am unsure of his exact religion but he is always talking about prayer and God and counsels people frwquently.

[Anonymous]

We already have guidance on this at my agency, it isnt new for us. Its very similar to the diabolity accommodations process so I wouldnt expect it to allow many people to telework other than on an ad hoc basis.

[Anonymous]

The devout muslins I work with could easily justify full time telework under the new guidance. They seem to be asking for every Friday and Ramadan. While I do not think this rule is appropriate (when telework is not allowed for any other totally valid reasons)I think they do fall under the guidance.

[Anonymous]

Duplicate thread with the link below.
“https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1286420.page”