America's business environment is an ever-changing mosaic of different races, ages, genders, ethnic
groups, religions, and lifestyles. This diversity poses significant challenges and opportunities for
the workplace. Today's companies must find ways to make all these pieces fit together and must foster
work environments free of harassment and discrimination for all their employees.
Religious freedom was one of the founding beliefs in this country. It continues to be a fiercely protected issue as Americans become an increasingly religious people. Since 1900, the nation's church membership
has grown twice as fast as the population. This course explains the laws protecting religion from
discrimination and harassment in the workplace.