Religion in the Workplace: A Federal Perspective

In a recent move, the Trump administration has permitted federal employees to recruit their colleagues into their religion while encouraging workplace prayer. This development was announced by Scott Kupor, director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, highlighting a policy change that supports religious expression in the federal workplace.

The directive allows agency employees to persuade others of their religious views but mandates that such efforts should not be harassing. Supervisors also have the liberty to engage employees in religious discussions, though non-participation cannot lead to disciplinary actions.

This change is part of a broader initiative to integrate religious practices more fully into federal employment settings. Earlier, OPM granted workers the ability to adjust work schedules for religious activities, a shift from previous requirements for full-time office attendance.

(With inputs from agencies.)