Outside of the United States, discrimination in Muslim countries has been a problem in various settings. The problem is not necessarily widespread, but women and children in some countries may even be denied certain rights. Fortunately in the United States, discrimination, including religious discrimination, is prohibited by law. In accordance with the United States Constitution, the Civil Rights Act, and even state & local laws, it is unlawful for a person to be treated unfairly because of their involvement in a religion. In employment, for example, an employer cannot used religion as a basis for making job decisions. As early as hiring, employers cannot deny employment in light of a person's religion. After hire, the employer must also make reasonable accommodations for a person's religion, whether it be changing a dress code or recognizing religious holidays. If a Muslim women was hired at a company, her employer should allow her to wear religious head garments unless doing so would cause significant "hardship." Religious discrimination is strictly prohibited in other settings as well, including employment, housing, education, and lending.