We have often written that tattoos, certain headwear or other garb, and grooming habits, are not per se covered by Title VII. That is, an employer can reject for hiring
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Beard Worth $50,000 To the EEOC
The title is a little flip, but the subject matter of accommodation for religious practices is serious.
A Muslim employee of McDonald’s in Fresno requested a religious accommodation: the right
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Bearded Muslim Employee Not Permitted To Wear A “Beard Net” Is Fired: Religious Discrimination Suit Follows
Question: When will employers and/or their trusted HR people and advisors learn the law about accommodation for religious beliefs? Answer: Only after they get sued.
We have harangued employers since
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Are Muslims Discriminated Against In The Workplace?
On April 1 we reported a sharp increase in the last year in complaints of employment discrimination based on religion filed by Muslims in one county in Pennsylvania. We also
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