Study Confirms Prevalence of Religious Discrimination in Workplace Hiring
Written by Don Byrd
Vaccination Exemption Issues Raising Discrimination Concerns
Written by Don Byrd
EEOC Issues New Religious Accommodation in the Workplace Guidance
Written by Don Byrd
New Mexico Hotel Settles EEOC Claim for Religious Discrimination
Written by Don ByrdOnce more, this time with feeling: you can’t fire a worker for wearing a headscarf when removing it violates her religious beliefs. It will cost you.
The EEOC yesterday announced a settlement with a New Mexico hotel.
Judge: NY Police Officer Firing Violates Religious Freedom
Written by Don ByrdA Jewish police officer’s Free Exercise rights were violated when he was fired by the New York Police Department for refusing to shave his beard in conformity with regulations. Fishel Litzman adheres to the Orthodox Jewish tradition that prohibits him from cutting his beard. While the NYPD provides religious accommodations to its grooming requirement, the apparently unwritten policy allows beards no longer than 1 millimeter. Litzman was denied an accommodation, and ultimately fired after he refused to shave.
In a ruling Friday, a trial court judge ruled the action violated Litzman’s religious freedom rights under the First Amendment.
