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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most employers are smart enough to state what they want done, and the people who naturally are most enthusiastic about it are the ones who have the same values.

Ex: We want a nanny who will say grace before meals, read specific religious books to our children, agree not to read books about xyz topic that violates our religion and take our children to Sunday school, confirmation class and/or other religious classes or services.  Naturally, the nanny most enthusiastic about doing these is one who likely identifies as Christian, and most likely shares their denomination.[/quote]

And you know what? That's illegal in DC. [/quote]

No, you can certainly require an employee to support your children’s religious education.  You can also pick the person who shows the most enthusiasm for it and is most qualified.  The only issue is if you pick someone less qualified who fits the criteria you want which violates the law.[/quote]

You can say "this job will require supporting a Christian religious education through working on materials."

You can't say "I am looking for a Christian nanny." [/quote]

Don't tell me what I can and can't do, please.

If I'm looking for a Christian nanny, or a Jewish nanny, or a female nanny - or housekeeper -- and I want to state that, it's simply none of your business.  You want to sue me, go ahead and try. [/quote]

NP.  Federal/state laws are what are telling you that you can't do this.  As for getting sued, if a candidate who was qualified other than one of your protected categories decided to apply and then sue, there would be a legitimate risk that you could get a civil judgment against you.  And a court definitely can tell you what to do.  (If I saw an advertisement like this and was qualified for the job, I would apply just to give myself a chance to position for a lawsuit.)[/quote]

I guess your looking for your pay day? Is that why it rubs you the wrong way? Are you qualified if you can’t adopt the values of the family? You sounds like quite the nanny. [/quote]

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