Reasonable Accommodation, Religious Discrimination, EEOC

EEOC Provides Useful Guidance On Mandatory Flu Vaccinations And Reasonable Accommodations

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 2/4/2013

In the midst of the flu pandemic, many health care employers are requiring employees to receive flu vaccinations. However, a number of workers have protested, claiming that they are entitled to an accommodation based on...more

No Skirting The Issue: Refusal To Allow Worker To Wear Skirt Results In $25,000 Religious Discrimination Settlement

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 1/24/2013

While it is generally lawful for an employer to develop and implement dress codes and uniform policies, the employer must be mindful of employees' right to practice their religion and wear clothing that comports with their...more

Burger King Franchisee Settles EEOC Discrimination Lawsuit

by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 1/24/2013

Fries Restaurant Management Pays $25,000 After Firing Teenage Employee For Seeking to Wear Skirt to Work - DALLAS - Dallas-based Fries Restaurant Management, which operates numerous Burger King franchises in Texas,...more

Vegan Employee May Proceed with Religious Discrimination Claim

by Maria Greco Danaher | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 1/17/2013

A federal district court in Ohio has refused to dismiss a complaint for religious discrimination made by a hospital employee after the employee was fired for refusing to be vaccinated for the flu. The basis of the refusal to...more

Recent Ruling Demonstrates That You Might Find Religion Where You Least Expect It

by David L. Woodard | Poyner Spruill LLP on 1/15/2013

A ruling from an Ohio federal court warns that a religious discrimination claim can arise from of a set of beliefs that an employer might not ordinarily equate with religion. In Chenzira v. Cincinnati Childrens’ Hospital...more

Federal Court's "Vegan Discrimination" Decision Reminds Employers Not To Jump To Conclusions Regarding What May Or May Not...

by Linda Walton | Perkins Coie on 1/10/2013

Prior to the termination of her employment, Sakile Chenzira worked for more than a decade as a customer service representative at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (the Hospital). In December 2010, the...more

Employers Should Have Faith In The Interactive Process When It Comes To Religion

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 1/9/2013

Recent federal cases demonstrate the importance of engaging in the interactive process when an employee requests a religious accommodation. Title VII and similar state and local laws not only prohibit religious discrimination...more

Fourth Circuit Upholds Employer-Favorable Religious Discrimination Decision

by Kevin M. Ceglowski, David L. Woodard | Poyner Spruill LLP on 12/31/2012

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed summary judgment in favor of an employer that was sued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for religious discrimination. In EEOC v. Thompson Contracting,...more

Religious Discrimination in the Workplace

by Delbert Tso on 11/4/2010

Religious Discrimination in the Workplace Gets More Attention from EEOC...more

EEOC Targets Religious Discrimination in the Workplace

by John Sarno on 11/4/2010

3,386 charges alleging religious discrimination were filed with the EEOC in 2009, slightly more than the prior year, although the agency found no probable cause, in about 6 of 10. Nevertheless, the agency has filed some high...more

Worshiping at the altar of ink: Tattoos and religious discrimination in the workplace

by Lane Powell PC - Labor & Employment Law on 5/4/2010

Most employers rely upon their employees to project a certain image to the public. In an effort to control their company’s image, employers may institute appearance policies that set forth grooming and dress standards. These...more

Employment Advisory: EEOC Issues New Compliance Guidance on Religious Discrimination in the Workplace in Response to a Dramatic...

by Mintz Levin - Employment, Labor & Benefits on 8/11/2008

In July, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a new section (Section 12) to its Compliance Manual specifically related to religious discrimination in the workplace. Section 12 includes a...more

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