Religious Discrimination

Georgia news reports that Atlanta’s fire chief has filed a complaint for discrimination after he was terminated following a controversy over a religious book he wrote. In the book, he denigrated homosexuality. He claimed his views were based on religious beliefs. He further asserts that he was terminated in violation of Title VII of the…

Legal news reports that a federal religious discrimination lawsuit has just been filed against Dunkin Doughnuts. According to the lawsuit, a franchise refused to hire a North Carolina man who could not work Saturdays due to his religious beliefs. The man is a Seventh Day Adventist. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964…

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination “because of” your religious beliefs. It also protects you from harassment based on your beliefs or religious affiliation, or retaliation if you complain abut discrimination. In addition, religious discrimination laws require that your employer make reasonable efforts to accommodate your beliefs and that your…

The federal government has just released new documents meant to help employees who may have questions concerning employment discrimination – specifically religious discrimination in the work place. These articles are meant to provide general guidance. However, if you believe that have suffered any form of discrimination, it is always a good idea to consult with…

Recently, a jury awarded a Muslim man $1.1 million in an employment and religious discrimination case. This represents one of the largest employment law verdicts for a Muslim American. According to the lawsuit, the man came to the United States from Tunisia a little over 20 years ago seeking the “American Dream.” However, he alleged…

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has determined that an Internal Revenue Service agent – Kawaljeet Tagore – may be able to bring a religious discrimination claim under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) against the government after she was fired for bringing a kirpah – a religious sword – to work. According to reports,…

The popular clothing store Abercrombie & Fitch, often in hot water for its advertising campaigns, now finds itself facing legal troubles. A Muslim teenager was turned away for employment by the retailer after wearing a religious headscarf to a job interview. Now, a federal district court in California has determined that the Equal Employment Opportunity…

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Act prohibits religious discrimination. This federal anti-discrimination law means your employer may not discriminate against you “because of” your religious beliefs. The law also prohibits harassment based on your religious beliefs as well as retaliation against you for complaining about religious discrimination or for participating in…

In late September, a federal court determined that a religious discrimination case filed on behalf of Muslim and Sikh bus drivers, train operators and subway station agents should proceed. The federal ruling came a year after a district court judge determined that the case should proceed because the New York Transit Authority had failed to show any…

A New York federal court has determined that the Department of Justice may proceed with a religious discrimination case against the New York City Transit Authority brought on behalf of New York City bus drivers, train operators and subway station agents who were denied accommodation or subjected to selective enforcement of job-related headwear policies. Title VII of the Civil…