Written by Don ByrdThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against Star Trucking Company over their refusal to accommodate Muslim drivers’ objection to delivering alcohol. The drivers were ultimately fired rather when, according to the complaint, accommodation would not have provided an undue hardship to the employers.
Written by Don ByrdLots of folks are dealing with religious freedom issues in the workplace this week, it seems. Here’s a sampling of the religion in employment news I’ve been reading.
Written by Don ByrdThe Voss Lighting Company tried to hire an operations supervisor that conformed to certain religious beliefs of management, even advertising the position in a Baptist Church. When the only qualified applicant, Edward Wolfe, did not answer religious questions satisfactorily in interviews, he was not hired. Religious discrimination of that sort in hiring is prohibited by the Civil Rights Act, according to the EEOC, which filed a lawsuit on Wolfe’s behalf.
Written by Don Byrd
Two interesting claims of workplace religious discrimination have reached a conclusion.
Written by Don Byrd
California Governor Brown has signed AB 1964 into law, which strengthens workplace religious freedom protections.
Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.