Reasonable Accommodation, Religious Discrimination, Undue Hardship

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

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

2013 CALIFORNIA LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAWS – Part 1 of 4

by Hartnett, Smith & Paetkau on 1/8/2013

Several important new laws affecting California employers will take effect this year. In this initial series of blog posts, we will provide a brief synopsis of these changes. For more information on how to remain compliant...more

Social Media and Beyond: California Ushers in New Employment Laws for 2013

by Christina N. Goodrich, Linda L. Usoz | K&L Gates LLP on 12/19/2012

The California legislature was particularly busy this past session in enacting new laws that directly affect employers in 2013. The new laws address a wide variety of topics, including social media protections for employees;...more

California Enacts Law to Further Protect Religious Expression in the Workplace

by Kelly Scott | Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP on 10/3/2012

Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law Assembly Bill 1964, the Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2012. Set to take effect on January 1, 2013, AB 1964 clarifies existing law pertaining to religious discrimination and...more

CA Governor Signs New Law Expanding Protection For Religious Dress And Grooming In The Workplace

by Robert A. Jones | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 9/10/2012

On September 8, 2012, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 1964 to amend Section 12926 of the California Government Code which embodies the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The...more

Employer Not Required To Accommodate Bus Driver’s No Sunday Work Request, Third Circuit Holds

by Mark Diana, Ryan T. Warden | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 8/16/2012

In Fouche v. New Jersey Transit, No. 11-3031, 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 14524, (3rd Cir. July 16, 2012), a bus driver sued his employer under Title VII and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination for refusing to accommodate his...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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