Can an employer force you to get a haircut against your religion?

April 21, 2022 By Larry Schaefer

Your employer cannot force you to get a haircut against your religion unless it would cause undue hardship to the business. You must request a religious exemption to ensure you will not be forced to cut your hair.

About Larry Schaefer

Lawrence P. Schaefer has earned the respect of judges and other lawyers for his thorough and aggressive client advocacy in negotiation and litigation. He focuses exclusively on representing people who have been subject to employment discrimination at work. Larry serves as the firm’s President and head of litigation. Read more >

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Schaefer Halleen, LLC

4.6

T Tanchin

16:21 14 Jul 24

I appreciated the empathy and understanding of my situation. I felt supported and relieved that someone believed in my case. Both Peter and Makenzie were excellent at communicating what was happening and what my options were as well as they were excellent listeners.

k hagen

18:08 02 Jul 24

Larry’s team is insightful, experienced, and passionate about human rights! My case was handled with extreme skill and compassion. I won 🙌 n every way by working with this team!

Natalie Arreola

20:41 29 May 24

Vicki Eatwell

21:13 27 Feb 24

Appreciated the honesty, integrity and ease of working with our attorney from this law firm. We were very pleased.

Laura Schmitz

15:14 27 Feb 24

I was in a difficult and unusual employment situation. Darren responded immediately, and took care of the issue within a week. The problem was resolved completely to my satisfaction. I would highly reccomend Darren and his firm. Laura Schmitz MD

Hannah Brown

21:40 20 Feb 24

Bert is one of the kindest there is. It was clear throughout my case that Bert doesn't do this work for the money, he does it because he is passionate about the field and helping others. Bert helped me obtain a settlement that I was satisfied with. Thank you doesn't seem like enough.

Mark Welton

10:03 31 Jan 24

Outstanding availability and service. Friendly. Comprehensive.

Jess S

21:37 25 Jan 24

Darren Sharp was incredibly helpful with my case and I could not have asked for a better outcome. Darren is smart, very responsive, and extremely thorough. I would highly, highly recommend!

Cooper Wriston

05:10 29 Dec 23

Lawrence P. Schaefer and Mack H. Reed are two of the finest attorneys that I have ever encountered or could ever have imagined encountering. Their inspirational and aspirational leadership reflects the highest levels of service and commitment. These gentlemen, and their awe-inspiring firm, are deserving of nothing less than the penultimate accommodations and recognitions of their or of any profession. I cannot recommend their superlative counsel more highly as both professionals and individuals, without reservation. As a prior service member, whom has seen deployment, I believe unequivocally that these gentlemen are in keeping with the highest traditions of Justice, Honor, and Integrity.

Kelly Hanneman

14:34 22 Nov 23

Darren Sharp is a thoughtful, helpful, understanding and extremely knowledgeable lawyer. I'm so glad I contacted him after being referred by a neighbor. He helped me in settling a case, and I feel his efforts got me the best possible outcome.

Joe Smithwick

03:11 22 Nov 23

If you have employment law questions/concerns - you can contact Schaefer Halleen and they will take great care of you. Througout the entire process I felt like I had expert representation. The team at Schaefer Halleen took the time to explain everything to me and were always available via phone and email to assist with any questions.THIS is the firm to use.Thank you Larry, Sam, and the entire team at Schaefer Halleen.

Mary Lynn Carver

21:26 07 Nov 23

MIke Haubrich

02:18 07 Nov 23

I needed a review of my severance agreement before I would sign it, and most employement law firms told me it would not be worth their time to review it. Schaefer Hallen, LLC, called me personally after I sent a query and told me that they definitely understood why I would request a review. They assigned an attorney and she spent a full half hour with me, so I felt comfortable signing and sending it it. She answered my questions thoroughly. I was quite pleased with the experience, and the fee was reasonable, too.

Sam Chiu

19:09 25 Oct 23

Tim Christensen - Exceptional Legal Support!I had the pleasure of working with Tim, and I can't express enough how grateful I am for his exceptional legal support. From the very beginning, Tim was thorough, professional, and incredibly insightful.He reviewed every detail of my contract meticulously, ensuring that my interests were protected. He offered valuable advice, answered my questions promptly, and provided me with clear explanations. Tim's expertise in the legal aspects of my case was evident, and he was able to successfully negotiate essential changes to the contract.Tim's attention to detail and commitment to my case were unwavering. He worked diligently to secure the best possible terms, and I genuinely felt like he had my back every step of the way.Tim is not only a highly skilled attorney but also a friendly and approachable professional. I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone in need of legal counsel. He made a significant difference in my professional journey, and I can't thank him enough for his outstanding work.I'm extremely pleased with the results and the service I received from Tim, and I have no hesitation in giving him my highest recommendation. Thank you, Tim, for your invaluable support and guidance!

Megan Baxter

14:13 09 Oct 23

I had a great experience with Schaefer Halleen, LLC. Very prompt and attentive the whole way through.

Dave Carlson

16:46 28 Sep 23

Awesome counseling and legal services.Larry and his team are very service oriented!

Leon Griggs

15:49 12 Sep 23

I had no idea if or what legal rights I had involving employment law. After receiving consultation from Schaefer Halleen, a surprising and fair resolution was found to the expressed appreciation of all parties involved.Schaefer Halleen, Thank you for your help on this very important matter.

Don Mink

16:15 22 Aug 23

Lawrence was extremely professional and thorough in his research and communication with me and other parties. I highly recommend him and this firm and would personally utilize their services in the future.

Rembrandt Brown

19:16 10 Jul 23

Fantastic firm!

Al Krysan

13:47 16 May 23

I engaged Peter Christian at Schaefer Halleen and his advice, guidance, and speed to resolution was just what I needed to move on in a better spot. I highly recommend this team!

Randy Reyes

16:13 28 Apr 23

Lauren D'Cruz did a wonderful job representing me on a complicated case. Her expertise, intelligence, and understanding of the circumstances and my personal story led to a very successful outcome and efficient process. I am extremely grateful for her expert work.

James Hannan

20:04 21 Apr 23

Excellent knowledge and easy to work with!

Mary Kallock

04:22 19 Apr 23

I highly recommend working with Schaefer Halleen. Each team member that I interacted with - Larry, Darren, and Jenelle - were extremely professional, respectful of my time and concerns, and were quick to address my needs. I worked closely with Darren Sharp for my case. Darren lives up to his surname - he is thorough, efficient, and no nonsense when it came to representing my needs. All the same, he is compassionate, engaged, and a pleasure to work with. Again, I highly recommend this firm and thank them for their support in my case!

Leann Barrick

05:00 25 Jan 23

I highly recommend this law firm. Peter took his time to explain how the legal practice would work so I knew what to expect and Jenelle showed compassion when listening to my needs. Peter resolved the settlement fast and I think you find out you'll be happy with this firm as well.

Smook Music

16:34 27 Dec 22

Jeff Hilligoss

15:03 05 Dec 22

Larry Schaefer and the professionals at Schaefer Halleen are the team you want in your court for employment law matters. Consummate professionals, their expert, clear-eyed advice and counsel has been invaluable to me over the course of my career. And they are a delight to work with!

Tom Emison

14:53 22 Nov 22

Tim Christensen is simply amazing; evenings, weekends, whatever it took to serve me. thank you Tim!

Mark Copeland

22:46 17 Nov 22

Tim was fantastic and really paid attention to detail. I recommend him and the firm to anyone who has employment legal issues.Mark Copeland

C Verdick

13:47 15 Nov 22

Peter and Makenzie were great to work with. Highly recommend.

Keely Hooper

17:48 02 May 22

Caroline Allen

10:56 03 Feb 22

I worked with Larry on a severance negotiation and was incredibly pleased with the work he did. He gave great advice and helped me end the negotiation in a very favorable spot.

Kit White

18:22 07 Jun 21

I would highly recommend working with this firm if you're dealing with a legal case. They are so responsive, kind and compassionate. Darren made me feel heard and fought for me throughout the entirety of my case. It was not an easy experience, as legal cases tend to bring up a lot of emotions and trauma, but this firm will fight for you and make you feel heard. Highly, highly recommend.

Marcia

14:18 02 Jun 21

I highly recommend Peter Christian and Shaefer Halleen. Clear communication and planning were key to our success. The team I worked with was empathetic and sensitive to my situation, and always helped me understand the overall legal process and what to expect during our case.

Amy A Houchins-Post

14:00 10 Mar 21

Lia

22:13 26 Feb 21

Peter and Lauren are patient and understanding. They considered my case from every angle possible. They also took the time to educate me a bit on how the law works. Very impressed!

Julie Koritz

01:27 25 Feb 21

Peter and Jacob did a great job getting me a settlement. I am very fortunate to have worked with them.

DeAijha Oliver

05:22 30 Dec 20

Henry V

15:56 25 Sep 20

I worked with Larry Schaefer and Lauren D'Cruz. They enthusiastically took up my case. They showed creativity, good judgment and deep knowledge of the law in formulating the theory of the case. They also struck a fine balance between zealous advocacy and risk management. They were very responsive and provided timely status updates throughout our engagement. They took genuine interest in me as a person. I would recommend Schaefer Halleen to my family and friends without reservation.

Constance Lewis

15:46 10 Aug 20

I had the opportunity to work with Peter Christian. He was amazing to work with. He believed in my case from the moment we spoke and was diligent in working for me. He kept me in the loop on every aspect of my case, he allowed me to have input before decisions were made and fought for me from the very beginning to the end. He was prompt and followed through on everything he said he would. Peter was very professional, and timely. I truly appreciate the time and dedication to my case. Thank you Peter for taking the chance with my case and fighting for me. With Peter's expertise, my case was settled with a positive and favorable outcome. You were a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend your services. Thank you again!

B Bowlby

15:46 24 Apr 20

I cannot recommend Schaefer Halleen highly enough. I had a particularly hard employment issue and I found the people at S.H. to be excellent to work with. They are all very professional, very intelligent, handled me and my situation with care and always kept me up to date on where my case was at. In the rare instance when I contacted them by either phone or email I received a near immediate response.I was always made to feel that I was important and I always felt I was being given advice I could trust. At the end of the day my case was settled in a very timely manor and I am very pleased with how it turned out.Finally, the lawyers and staff at S.H. are some of the most experienced people in their industry and I was very impressed with their past accomplishments. I knew I could trust S.H. to handle my case after the very first meeting. If you need employment law help, Schaefer Halleen, LLC is the one and only firm I would recommend.

Roland Awasome

13:32 02 Apr 20

I am a professional and worked with many attorneys in the past. Peter is hands down the best out there. I can’t recommend him enough .

Laura H

14:10 21 Feb 20

I am so thankful I found the Schaefer Hallen team to help me through one of the most difficult times in my life. Lauren always took the time to listen and was respectful and professional. Her attention to detail is impeccable, and she helped organize all my random thoughts and emails to help strengthen my case. Larry and Lauren kept me informed throughout the whole process and always made me feel like I was in control. With their expertise, my case was settled efficiently and with a positive outcome.

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