An employee who is a practicing Muslim requests a schedule change to accommodate daily prayers during Ramadan. The proposed schedule would not cause an undue hardship on the department's operations. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, what is the supervisor's legal obligation?
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A
Deny the request as it deviates from standard scheduling policies.
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B
Approve the request as a reasonable accommodation for the employee's religious beliefs.
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C
Tell the employee to use their paid time off for prayer times.
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D
Consult an attorney before making any decision about the schedule change.