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Archive for the ‘Religious Discrimination’ Category.

 

Catholic Wins $13 Million Over COVID Vaccine Refusal: Is This Just the Beginning?

A Catholic woman was recently awarded $13 million after she was fired over her vaccine refusal during the height of COVID-19.

December 5th, 2024

During the pandemic, the prospect of vaccine-related lawsuits loomed large. While many people focused on the possibility of vaccine injury lawsuits, others wondered whether they could eventually sue for wrongful termination over their vaccine refusal. Across the United States, countless individuals refused to take the vaccine on religious grounds and were subsequently fired. A recent Read More


Religious Diets: When Do They Lead to Lawsuits?

Religious diets are quite common in the United States, and sometimes they can lead to lawsuits, especially in correctional facilities.

November 15th, 2024

Today, numerous religious groups follow their own unique dietary restrictions. Some are better known than others, but all of these dietary guidelines represent legitimate aspects of religious beliefs. Many food producers and restaurants cater to these religious diets, offering plenty of options for people from all walks of life. But what happens when these dietary Read More


Legal Arguments Louisiana and Oklahoma Could Face in Their Religious Education Lawsuits

Lawsuits are making their way to court after Louisiana and Oklahoma separately mandated religious education in public schooling.

November 5th, 2024

Two US states will face serious legal challenges after attempting to implement religious education into their public school systems. Louisiana wants to display the 10 Commandments in all schools, while Oklahoma plans to create a Bible education mandate. Both decisions have prompted strong criticism from some parents, teachers, and constitutional scholars. What kinds of legal Read More


Texas Judge Still Suing After Refusing to Marry Gay Couples

A Texas judge is suing a state commission after being sanctioned for refusing to perform same-sex weddings.

November 1st, 2024

One of the most well-known aspects of the Universal Life Church (ULC) is the ability of its ministers to officiate weddings. Combined with the relative ease of becoming a ULC minister, this makes it an obvious way for LGBTQ couples to marry with help from their friends and loved ones. The motto of the ULC, Read More


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


The Shifting Definition of Undue Hardship in EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuits

The concept of undue hardship in religious discrimination lawsuits has shifted thanks to a recent Supreme Court ruling.

October 22nd, 2024

Most employers in the United States understand that they cannot discriminate against their employees on the basis of religion. For example, they cannot give one religious individual a day off during a day of worship while denying another religious individual the right to take time off during a different holiday. However, there is one notable Read More


Is Atheism a Legal Religion?

Can atheism be considered a religious doctrine in the same vein as Christianity? Some parents in Indiana tried to argue this.

October 18th, 2024

According to the Pew Research Center, 4% of Americans identify as Atheists, and almost 30% are religiously unaffiliated. The word “atheist” is often used alongside the names of religions, such as Christianity and Judaism. But is it a “religion” in the same way as these faiths? Or is it the absence of religion? Is the Read More


Florida’s New School Chaplain Program and Why the Satanists are Angry

Florida recently implemented a new school chaplain program, but defined religion in such a way as to exclude non-theist religions.

October 11th, 2024

In April of 2024, Florida gave school districts the right to create their own volunteer school chaplain programs. This is part of Florida HB 931, a broad bill aimed at improving student mental health. One aspect of this overall plan is the widespread implementation of chaplains. However, this is not mandatory for school districts. Despite 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