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1. Is it ever legal to use religion as a decision factor in the hiring process?

2. Can religion be a disqualifying factor in the hiring process?

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This solution discusses workplace diversity issues. It discusses whether it is legal to use religion as a decision factor in the hiring process and whether religion can be used as a disqualifying factor in the hiring process.

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Generally, it is not legal to use religion as a deciding factor in the hiring process of an potential employee. As a general rule, employers are supposed to be hiring on the basis of an individual's qualifications relative to education and experience and decisions have to be made without regard to race, color, creed, sexual orientation, etc. Nevertheless, what is not legal does not mean that such is not being used in the hiring process so long as the employer is not caught and gives a reason for not hiring a potential applicant on the fact that "other" candidates more closely resembled what the employer was seeking in a successful candidate for employment. Having said that, there ...

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