The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced the settlement of a Title VII claim against a national restaurant corporation that involved alleged failure to hire an applicant because of her religious-based dress. ...more
Two years ago, the long dormant duty to accommodate employees’ religious beliefs and practices was awakened by the U.S. Supreme Court in Groff v. Dejoy. Gone were the days when an employer could justify the denial of a...more
1: Accommodation in the Workplace - OVERVIEW - Employers have a duty to accommodate employees’ needs based on those grounds protected under federal and provincial human rights legislation. All employers are required...more