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Is It Possible To Get Out Of Jury Duty?

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The U.S. and California Constitutions protect the right to a jury trial in all criminal cases and most civil lawsuits. Although most criminal prosecutions and lawsuits end before reaching trial, large population centers like...more

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A sneak peek at what a religious accommodation trial might look like for a guy who can't work Sundays

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After the case went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, on January 30 a federal district court denied dueling motions for summary judgment filed by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, the U.S. Postal Service, and former Postal...more

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Jury Awards $240,000 to Muslim Truck Drivers In EEOC Religious Discrimination Suit

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Star Transport Fired Truckers for Refusing to Transport Alcohol, Federal Agency Charged - CHICAGO - A federal jury in Peoria, Ill., has awarded $240,000 to two Somalian-American Muslims who were fired from their jobs as...more

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Allowing an Employee to Work a Shorter Shift May Be a Reasonable Accommodation

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A recent federal district court decision is a good reminder that an employer needs to explore all options before denying an accommodation request, including whether it can go back to an employment practice it has changed and...more

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