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Recruiting Agency Sued for Not Hiring Applicant Who Wanted to Attend Prayer

The EEOC recently filed a lawsuit against a recruiting agency, claiming that the group had unlawfully denied a religious accommodation.

October 29th, 2024

In October of 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against a recruiting agency – claiming that the organization had rejected an applicant due to religious discrimination. This case seems to stem from the applicant’s desire to attend prayer services in the middle of a workday – and it could prove to Read More


Former LDS Members Accuse Church of “False Teachings” in RICO Lawsuit

LDS teachings are coming under scrutiny in the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as former members pursue legal action.

October 15th, 2024

The Church of Latter-Day Saints, also known simply as the LDS Church, has some of the most interesting teachings of any religion. These teachings are now coming under scrutiny in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as former members pursue legal action for allegedly illegal “tithes.” Their latest strategy is to accuse the LDS Read More


What is the Johnson Amendment and Why Has it Sparked a Religious Lawsuit?

Religious groups recently sued the IRS over the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits tax exempt organizations from engaging in political speech.

October 8th, 2024

Various religious organizations depend on their tax-exempt status, and many Churches in the United States would not be able to function without this financial advantage. However, this advantage comes at a cost – and tax-exempt organizations must surrender certain rights. One of the most notable downsides of tax-exempt status is outlined by the “Johnson Amendment” Read More


Here are the Latest EEOC Discrimination Lawsuits

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regularly files discrimination lawsuits against businesses.

October 3rd, 2024

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is always keeping an eye out for signs of religious discrimination in the United States. Some of the lawsuits they file against employers can be quite instructive, and they illustrate when and how this discrimination may occur. Of course, religious discrimination is only one example of a Civil Rights Read More


New EB-4 Visa Changes Could Force Religious Workers to Leave

New immigration changes regarding the EB-4 visa are putting religious workers' employment in a precarious position.

September 24th, 2024

Immigration and religious rights rarely intersect, but there are a few exceptions. One of these exceptions became clear when a group of religious workers sued the U.S. Government due to new visa rules. These religious workers claim that the recent changes may force them to leave the country, with some sources referring to it as Read More


IHOP Owner Settles Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

In August of 2024, it was reported that an IHOP worker had received a settlement of $40,000 after filing an employment lawsuit.

September 20th, 2024

For thousands of years, Sunday has enjoyed a special significance in Western societies. According to various religious teachings, the Earth itself was created on a Sunday. What does this mean for workers in the United States? Do all workers receive Sundays off? What happens when your employer attempts to force you to work on a Read More


Two Teachers Sue After Being Fired for Refusing to Use Pronouns

Two teachers who were recently fired for failing to use students' preferred pronouns have decided to file lawsuits in response.

September 17th, 2024

In theory, everyone in the United States enjoys freedom of speech. As long as they are not inciting violence or threatening others, Americans are free to speak their mind – even if it offends other people. Some might argue that freedom of speech is especially important when people get offended, as this constitutional protection would Read More


What is the Definition of an “Undue Hardship” in a Religious Discrimination Lawsuit?

Defining reasonable accommodation and undue hardship are necessary prerequisites to understanding religious accommodation laws.

April 16th, 2024

As an American worker, you may be aware that your employer cannot discriminate against you for religious reasons. If you request an exemption to certain workplace requirements due to religious reasons, your employer may be legally obliged to respect your faith. The word “may” is very important in this context since US employers can avoid Read More


Beards: The Surprising Reason Behind Many Religious Lawsuits

Religious adherents of various faiths continue to face discrimination due to their beards, as one Christian man recently found out.

January 11th, 2024

For the entirety of human civilization, people have been voicing various opinions about beards. The people of Ancient Mesopotamia clearly had an affinity for beards – and various carvings highlight this with clarity. However, some Sumerians eventually started shaving – and the trend continued into Egypt and Ancient Rome. The Romans were the first to Read More


Religious Organizations Face Consequences for Alleged Financial Crimes

Two religious organizations in the U.S. are facing large fines for alleged financial crimes linked to tuition and tithing.

November 28th, 2023

While religious organizations in the United States enjoy many financial freedoms and exceptions, these organizations still run the risk of serious consequences if they operate in an unlawful manner. This was made clear after two religious organizations in the United States were accused of financial crimes.  Christian University Accused of Financial Crimes over Tuition Tuition Read More