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Accommodating Religious Practices – Use Your “Best Guess”

Posted on June 3, 2015 by
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The United States Supreme Court, in the recent Abercrombie & Fitch decision, has said employers must use their best guess to determine whether or not an employee (or applicant) wants or needs an accommodation for a legitimate religious belief.  In this decision, the Supreme Court held that the clothing company violated the religious discrimination law […]

U.S. Supreme Court Reviews Notice Requirement

Posted on October 29, 2014 by
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The United States Supreme Court has agreed to review a decision on a case brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against national clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. which focuses on the duty of an employee to request an accommodation for religious beliefs. This decision will have a significant impact on employers and […]