Workers Sue Their Employers for Religious Discrimination Across the Country

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 employee who was allegedly fired for posting bible verses on social media. What can these cases teach us about religious discrimination laws in the United States?

Detroit Automaker Sued for Religious Discrimination in the form of Antisemitism

In July of 2025, JNS reported that an automaker in Detroit had been sued for alleged antisemitism. The maker of brands like Fiat, Jeep, and Ram (Stellantis) faces accusations that it failed to provide a Jewish worker with reasonable accommodations during the celebration of Passover. The company also allegedly pressured the worker into working on Saturdays, which conflicted with his need to observe the Jewish Sabbath. 

After experiencing these hardships, the worker decided to sue. A few months later, his employer fired him after he requested two days off to observe Passover. When his employer denied him leave, he took two days off anyway and discovered that he had been terminated. 

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken a strong stance against the automaker, arguing that the Jewish worker’s only crime was standing up for his rights. The EEOC also stressed that workers have the right to request reasonable accommodations, such as time off during faith-based celebrations. 

Ski Park Sued After Firing Worker for Religious Social Media Posts

Another notable incident occurred in July of 2025, when a ski park worker was fired by his employer for posting Bible verses on social media. The individual in question had been reprimanded for his social media activities, and the man’s employer claimed that his religious posts were discriminatory to gay people.” The worker allegedly agreed to stop posting verses that might be offensive to gay people, but he asked permission to post other Bible verses. The boss reportedly agreed to this outcome. However, as soon as the worker posted another Bible verse the next day, he was fired. 

The EEOC has clearly taken the side of the worker. The agency points out that the posts in question had no connection to the employer, and the worker never revealed that he worked for the ski park to any of his online followers. The EEOC also argues that the posts were not specifically directed at anyone. Finally, the agency notes that the ski park received zero complaints from customers about the man’s social media posts. 

The EEOC wants a jury trial for this case, which could be extremely damaging for the ski hill. When one puts things in perspective, this really is a textbook case of religious discrimination. It is difficult to imagine how they would defend themselves. However, the ski hill has issued an official statement that describes the termination as a “business decision” based on “policy violations” and not religious beliefs. 

The Goal of the Universal Life Church’s Blog

Each month, various lawsuits test the nature of religious rights in this country. While the basis for many religious rights is the United States Constitution, there are still countless cases that question the exact nature of these rights. The Universal Life Church’s blog is focused on documenting the most noteworthy of these cases in an objective manner that can be easily understood by readers.