Hostile Workplace Religious Discrimination
Iris is the only Buddhist in her workplace, and her coworkers continually tease her about her religion. Could this behavior give rise to a legal cause of action brought by Iris?
AYes, because the teasing may be sufficient to establish a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
BYes, because the teasing may be sufficient to establish a hostile work environment under federal employment discrimination law.
CNo, because federal employment discrimination statutes do not prohibit discrimination based on religion.
DNo, because the teasing is conducted by Iris's coworkers rather than her supervisor.