Over the past few days alone, multiple workers have decided to sue their employers across the country. These lawsuits reach across many states, industries, and religions. One case involves alleged antisemitism at a car manufacturer. Another case involves a worker in Arizona suing for religious discrimination. A third case in Wisconsin involves a ski park Read More

A woman who identifies as Wiccan has sued her former employer, a furniture store in Marion County. Ocala News reports that the woman was allegedly subjected to various forms of abuse on the basis of her religion, including unwanted kissing, humiliation, and wrongful termination. This case highlights not only the growing frequency of religious discrimination Read More

A Rastafarian man says that he was forced to shave off his dreadlocks in prison, and he is now suing. The United States Supreme Court has agreed to take up the case, and the outcome could be interesting. Just last week, we wrote about a case involving Native American inmates who could not follow their Read More

Religious discrimination lawsuits in the United States can be quite complex, and something as simple as employee training can lead to serious disputes. This was made clear after a recent lawsuit involving a cashier who claims his beliefs were “ridiculed” by his employer. What can this lawsuit teach us about religious freedoms and the First Read More

A group of former employees in Florida have alleged that they were fired specifically because of their religious faiths. This is not the first time a religious discrimination lawsuit in Florida has been filed, and it certainly won’t be the last. However, it is definitely one of the most unique – and it involves strange Read More

Religious lawsuits may involve various issues, including the Constitution, wrongful termination, and discrimination. While real estate is not typically associated with religious lawsuits, two recent cases show that these two areas can intersect. These lawsuits involve situations where churches are involved in property tax exemption and landlord activities.  Atheists Sue City of Madison for Property Read More

Tattoos have a long and complex history among Christians. Various sources claim that some early Christians may have tattooed themselves with symbols of their faith – including crosses and fish. Some say that tattoos may have been used to convert pagan tribes to Christianity, as tattooing was already an important part of their culture. Crusaders Read More

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

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

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