Posts tagged "Employment Discrimination"
What is the Definition of an “Undue Hardship” in a Religious Discrimination Lawsuit?
April 16, 2024
Defining reasonable accommodation and undue hardship are necessary prerequisites to understanding religious accommodation laws.
Muslims Sue Two of America’s Top Employers for Religious Discrimination
November 10, 2023
Chipotle and Blackwell Security Services were recently sued by the EEOC for discrimination against Muslims.
Southwest Airlines Lawyers Ordered to Undergo “Religious Liberty Training”
October 17, 2023
A judge ordered "religious liberty training" for Southwest Airlines' lawyers done by the conservative Christian Alliance Defending Freedom.
Lesbian Teacher Disciplined for Showing Picture of Wife Awarded 100K Settlement
April 21, 2020
A lesbian teacher in Texas was awarded a $100,000 settlement after her school district discriminated against her due to her sexual orientation.
Sikh Sheriff's Deputy Remembered As Advocate for Religious Freedom
November 15, 2019
Sikh sheriff's deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was a passionate advocate for religious freedom who helped strengthen the First Amendment for religious minorities.
Texas Teacher Initiates Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
July 24, 2018
An LGBTQ teacher in Texas initiated a wrongful termination lawsuit on the basis that the school discriminated against her based on her sexual orientation.
Case Filed in Second Circuit Regarding Gender Identity
October 26, 2017
The Justice Department is arguing that federal civil rights laws do not protect us from discrimination due to gender identity or sexual orientation.
Elementary School Principal Falls Under “Ministerial Exception”
September 1, 2017
A Roman Catholic elementary school principal is unable to pursue a retaliation case against the Archdiocese of New York because of “ministerial exception.”