The Board accepted that some of the employee's objections had a genuine religious connection, but dismissed his accommodation grievance because he wouldn't answer relevant questions about inconsistencies and whether his beliefs were sincerely held. The threshold for sincerity is low, but a declaration of faith and scriptural references alone don't require an employer to grant an exemption.
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Otis v. Treasury Board (Department of Fisheries and Oceans), 2026 FPSLREB 62
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Held. The Board accepted that some of the employee's objections had a genuine religious connection, but dismissed his accommodation grievance because he wouldn't answer relevant questions about inconsistencies and whether his beliefs were sincerely held.
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