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6.13.8, Religious Accommodation

Policy Statement

Cornell University has an enduring commitment to supporting equality of employment opportunity by affirming the values of diversity and inclusiveness. This commitment includes embracing religious diversity. As part of this commitment, the university will make good faith efforts to provide a reasonable accommodation of an employee's sincerely-held religious belief, unless the university believes such an accommodation would create an undue hardship or is contrary to the university's commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.

Entities Affected by this Policy

All units of the university, including the Weill Cornell Medical College, which will administer this policy separately

Policy Information

  • Responsible Executives: Vice President for Human Resources
  • Responsible Office: Workforce Policy and Labor Relations
  • Dates: Issued: March 15, 2005; Last Updated: November 10, 2009
  • Contact: Your local college or unit Human Resource Representative

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University Policy 6.13.8, Religious Accommodation

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