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Posts tagged ‘Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’

 

Time Off for Sabbath: An Increasingly Common Cause of EEOC Lawsuits

Once again, taking time off to observe the Sabbath is in the news as a hotel employee was refused this accommodation by her employer.

June 4th, 2025

The Sabbath is a time of rest for many people of faith, including Jews and Christians. It represents the seventh day of the creation story, which tells that God took the seventh day of the week to rest. As a result of this story, many people of faith believe that it is their duty to Read More


IHOP Owner Settles Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

A Rastafarian is suing after his religious rights were violated when his dreadlocks were forcibly shaved in prison.

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


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

Two recent lawsuits against a tech company and Ohio school district offer a glimpse into a new landscape of Christian religious litigation.

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


Southwest Airlines Lawyers Ordered to Undergo “Religious Liberty Training”

An Orthodox Jew Is suing JetBlue after the airline kicked him off the plane for refusing to sit next to a woman.

October 17th, 2023

It should come as no surprise that different judges may rule very differently in religious rights cases. Some may attempt to balance the rights of various religious and non-religious perspectives, while others may be very enthusiastic about defending religious freedom for conservative Christians. Whatever the case may be, decisions are almost always guaranteed to spark Read More


Another Worker Sues for Being Forced to Work on Sundays

Two recent lawsuits against a tech company and Ohio school district offer a glimpse into a new landscape of Christian religious litigation.

May 19th, 2023

You may recall that just a few weeks ago the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of a postal worker who was apparently forced to work on Sundays – despite his religious views. This case has the potential to mark a significant change in US employment law, and the verdict could send shockwaves Read More