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Religious Discrimination

Here are 2 firms who really screwed up religious accommodation requests

The latest legal triumphs for Muslim employees show how pigheadedness regarding religious accommodation requests is an expensive mistake.  

by Dan Wisniewski
November 20, 2013

How wacky can discrimination suits get? 4 unbelievable examples

Four recent bias cases should be pretty vexing to HR pros. In two, the alleged victims were given some pretty unusual (and, in at least one case, very large) awards. In the others, the claims against employers will have you banging your head against a wall.

by Christian Schappel
January 28, 2015
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Huge tab for coal company following religious bias lawsuit

The current price of an employee lawsuit alleging religious discrimination? Right around $600k.

by Tim Gould
August 28, 2015

Is it OK to call older employee 'Pops' and 'Old Man'?

It’s certainly no secret that age bias claims are on the rise. So here’s a reminder to managers: Calling an older employee “pops” and “old man” — and harassing him to the point where he quits his job — might not work out that well in the long run.

by Tim Gould
September 20, 2011

Is putting worker on paid leave grounds for retaliation suit?

Federal courts haven’t exactly been clear on what qualifies as an “adverse action” on an employer’s part when it come to retaliation claims. So a recent ruling in Connecticut comes as good news.

by Tim Gould
November 16, 2010

Job offer reasonably retracted due to candidate’s religious conflicts

When it comes to accommodating religious needs, employers often have to be lenient to avoid trouble. But a recent case complicated the matter when a candidate’s request for an accommodation directly interfered with the job requirements. Request posed hardships Mitche Dalberiste, a Seventh Day Adventist, applied for a technician position at GLE Associates, which entailed […]

by Annie Lee
June 8, 2020

Must firm allow employee to discuss his religion at work?

Just how much leeway does a manager get to discuss his religious beliefs in the workplace? Judging by a recent court ruling, a lot.

by Tim Gould
November 11, 2011

National origin, religious bias cases still rank high on EEOC agenda

National origin and religion are highly sensitive topics in American culture and politics these days. And the workplace is no exception — check out these two recent cases from the EEOC.  

by Tim Gould
March 24, 2017
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Question: An employee has asked for a tricky religious accommodation. At what point does granting one become an undue hardship? 

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by John Walston
May 6, 2019

Question: Is it considered discriminatory to have a no-visible-tattoo policy?

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by John Walston
May 6, 2019

Question: We have a mandatory flu vaccination policy. Can we discipline employees who don’t get a flu shot?

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by John Walston
May 6, 2019

Question: We have several employees who have visible tattoos on their arms and neck. Can we require them to cover the tattoos up?

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by John Walston
May 6, 2019

Question: What are the legal risks of asking employees to participate in holiday parties?

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by John Walston
May 6, 2019

Refusing a flu shot permissible under religious exemption, court rules

Protection from religious bias casts a wide net under federal law — all the way to whether or not a healthcare facility can require employees to receive a flu shot.  

by Tim Gould
January 4, 2017

Religion at work: What HR needs to watch for now

Religious discrimination: It’s becoming more common as a legal complaint — and it’s one that’s still misunderstood by many employers.

July 29, 2008

Religious accommodation: When can you say no?

When employees claim religious discrimination, courts will usually take their word when they say their beliefs are genuine. But does that mean you have to say yes every time someone asks to miss work for religious reasons? 

by Jim Giuliano
May 2, 2008

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