What qualifies as a religious occupation?
A religious occupation is defined as an activity which relates to a “traditional religious function.” Examples given by regulation include liturgical worker, religious instructors, religious counselors, cantors, catechists, workers in religious hospitals or religious healthcare facilities, missionaries, religious translators, and religious broadcasters. The regulations specifically exclude janitors, maintenance workers, clerks, fundraisers, persons involved solely in the solicitation of donations, or similar occupations.
