EEOC Signals Increased Focus on Religious Discrimination Cases

By Phillip Giorlando and Fred Preis With a Republican majority restored to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers should expect a significant uptick in religious discrimination litigation. Acting Chair Andrea Lucas has pledged to advance “broader litigation priorities” emphasizing religious liberty, marking a shift in enforcement focus under the current administration. Key Developments: The … Continue reading EEOC Signals Increased Focus on Religious Discrimination Cases

U.S. Supreme Court Substantially Increases Employee Protections in Religious Accommodation Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Groff v. Dejoy sets a new pro-employee standard for religious accommodations, impacting employers and potentially leading to lawsuits.

Supreme Court to Rule on Workplace Religious Accommodation Requests

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the Groff v. DeJoy case, which could impact employers' handling of religious accommodations. Employers should review their policies accordingly.