Tag: religion

July 12, 2023

In the wake of a Supreme Court decision making it easier for employees to obtain religious accommodation in the workplace, employers should consider updating training to include the new standard, according to a legal expert. The June 29 ruling clarified […]

June 30, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that employers can only deny an employee’s request for a religious accommodation under federal law if they can prove it would result in substantial increased costs for the business. In a unanimous decision on […]

March 1, 2023

Even where the legal obligation doesn’t apply, employers should consider steps that could be taken to protect the health and safety of the employee and their baby, as a matter of good practice. The top FAQ for February is about […]

July 29, 2022

1. Champion good practice on religious inclusion The positive effects of being sensitive to cultural and religious needs of job applicants and employees include: enhancing the organisation’s reputation as an inclusive employer; enabling employees of different religious identities to feel […]

June 21, 2022

An employer provides a reasonable accommodation only if it wholly eliminates the conflicts between the employee’s religious belief and the employer requirement, according to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The plaintiff requested every Sunday off as an accommodation […]

February 8, 2021

In many situations, the question of whether an employee’s request for a religious accommodation is tied to sincere religious beliefs isn’t at issue. Instead, you simply need to assess whether you can provide the accommodation without causing an undue hardship. […]

January 21, 2021

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) approved revisions to its guidance on religious discrimination claims for the first time in 13 years. The updates clarify the legal protections available to employers and employees, according to the agency. In a 3-2 […]

July 9, 2020

A pair of decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court on July 8 handed a win to employers that desire to rely on religious convictions in their employment decisions. One ruling affirms the “ministerial exception,” and the other allows private employers […]

January 16, 2019

Last year, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), issued a directive related to federal contractors’ compliance with Executive Order 11246. In conjunction with a variety of federal statutes, Executive […]