The Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith said in mid-September that nobody should feel forced to decide between their faith and their job.
He made the comments at the launch of a guide by a national group representing British Jews, which aims to help employers understand their beliefs and the needs of Jewish staff.
Mr Duncan Smith said the guide for employers could make ‘all the difference’ if companies made ‘straightforward adjustments’ to accommodate religious beliefs. He said it would be a ‘travesty’ to deny people the opportunity to work just because of their religion. He said: ‘Nobody should feel they have to choose between their faith and their job. And certainly nobody should be harassed, bullied, or intimidated at work because of their religion.’
