HR Chat: Religious Accommodation

You operate a manufacturing plant that has about 25 employees working on the floor during operational hours. As your business has grown, you have hired employees with varied faiths. Some employees have requested time to pray which falls outside of designated break times. You are wondering if you are required to make religious accommodations for your employees if it could cause undue hardship to your business?

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