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Religious Accommodation
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Lawline Blog
Must-Watch June CLE: Religious Accommodations in the Workplace, Pro Bono Practice, and More
With many states beginning to reopen, some attorneys might soon be heading back to the office. Whether you’re preparing to go back to work, looking to get away from COVID-related…
Global Workplace Insider
Religious rights and wearing protective equipment
By Global Workplace Insider Team
During this pandemic, certain employers will consider adopting a policy on using personal protective equipment, such as gowns, gloves, masks or even facial protection. For certain people, adopting such a…
The Right Coast
Little Sisters of the Poor: The Elephant in the Room
The Chief Justice this morning seemed baffled and frustrated at the failure of the parties to reach an accommodation. How, though, can the Little Sisters accommodate? The place to direct…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Is a Global Pandemic a De Minimis Hardship? EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 and Religious Accommodation
As government officials at all levels continue issuing guidance on best practices for employers to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, some jurisdictions are taking the first steps to “reopen”…
Religion Clause
6th Circuit Upholds Company’s Religious Accommodation For Jehovah’s Witness
In Small v. Memphis Light, Gas & Water, (6th Cir., March 12, 2020), the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of an employment discrimination claim by a Jehovah's Witness.…
Religion Clause
Supreme Court Denies Cert. In Title VII Religious Accommodation Case
The U.S. Supreme Court today denied review in Patterson v. Walgreen Co., (Docket No. 18-349. certiorari denied 2/24/2020). In the case, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, in a suit alleging…
Religion Clause
Fruit Company Settles Suit Over Refusal To Accommodate Sevent Day Adventist
The EEOC announced yesterday that the North Carolina-based Cottle Strawberry Nursery has settled a religious discrimination lawsuit filed against it by the agency. The company was charged with firing a…
WISE
Employers are not Required to Continuously Rearrange Shifts to Accommodate Workers’ Religious Needs
By mmacdonald
Employers are not Required to Continuously Rearrange Shifts to Accommodate Workers’ Religious Needs Employers recently received a favorable ruling when a federal district court in Wisconsin held that a retail…
Ogletree Deakins Podcasts
Third Thursdays with Ruthie: The Intersection of Religion and Labor Law (Podcast)
By LexBlog
In this episode of the Third Thursdays podcast, Ruthie Goodboe examines how religious discrimination and accommodation intersect with traditional labor law. She will cover religious accommodation under Title VII of…
Triage Health Law
Recent Court Decisions Create New Questions About Religious Accommodations for Healthcare Workers
Over the past two years, unique religious accommodation rules have created unexpected compliance obligations for healthcare entities. As we previously discussed , healthcare employees and government agencies have brought several claims…