Religion Germany’s low-tolerance approach to blanket bans on religious symbols at work Why the Federal Court threw out an airport security company’s neutrality argument after a candidate was refused an interview because of her headscarf iStock.com/Motortion Image Paul Schreiner Partner, Luther Image Stephan Sura Legal consultant, Luther Monday 08 June 2026 In January, Germany’s Federal Labour Court issued a decision demonstrating both the high threshold in arguing state neutrality requirements to justify banning religious symbols in the workpla Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Religion “Pride-phobic” jobseeker loses religious and disability bias claims Disputes Religious exemption complaint shows growing problem of AI hallucinations Covid-19 Disney beats religious bias claim from actor who refused covid jab Religion Apple sued over alleged failure to accommodate Jewish Sabbath