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CAIR Legal Defense Fund today announced that a Muslim security officer’s request to keep a fist-length beard has been accommodated in his workplace. The security guard contacted CAIR after his accommodation was denied and he was forced to trim down his beard in contradiction to his sincere religious beliefs.
CAIR Legal Defense Fund stepped in, providing legal representation for this individual. Our team successfully settled with the company, obtaining the religious accommodation of a fist-sized beard length on his behalf. This win ensures that this Muslim man and others can maintain religiously-compliant facial hair without risking their job security.
We offer a booklet, called “An Employer’s Guide to Islamic Religious Practices,” to help employers gain a better understanding of Islam and Muslims in the workplace.
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