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Title VII Employer Responsibilities Religious Accommodation

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1964 and aimed at preventing discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, and religion. Title VII... more +
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1964 and aimed at preventing discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, and religion. Title VII has been subsequently extended to discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and sexual stereotypes and to prohibit sexual harassment. Title VII applies to all employers with fifteen or more employees including private employers, state and local governments, and educational institutions.  less -
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Ten Tips to Help Employers Navigate the “Tetris” of Accommodations

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Many different federal and state laws require employers to provide “reasonable” accommodations. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and Title VII of the...more

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Religious Accommodations Under Scrutiny

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Six months into the new Trump administration, it is clear that the EEOC is concentrating its efforts on religious discrimination in the workplace. Since President Trump’s inauguration, 25% of the new lawsuits or enforcement...more

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New Federal Religious Expression and Accommodations Guidance May Impact Private Employers

In July 2025, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued two important memos regarding religious accommodations and religious expression in federal workplaces. ...more

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SCOTUS wraps it up: Four lessons for employers

"Reverse discrimination," ADA, religion, and nationwide injunctions. The 2024-25 term of the U.S. Supreme Court is over. Two decisions at the end of the term directly addressed employment law issues, and two others will have...more

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Facial Hair, Firefighters, and Free Exercise

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A single exception can now unravel your entire workplace safety policy. The Third Circuit's decision on May 30, 2025, in Smith v. Atlantic City, underscores how even minor exceptions to grooming or masking rules can expose...more

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Minneapolis Expands Anti-discrimination Ordinance

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The City of Minneapolis will soon be one of the few jurisdictions in the country that prohibit discrimination based on height, weight, and criminal history. On May 5, 2025, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey approved amendments to...more

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Balancing Beliefs and Business: What Employers Need to Know About Religious Accommodations in the Workplace

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As modern workplaces grow increasingly diverse, employers must be prepared to accommodate employees’ religious practices and observations in a respectful, inclusive, and lawful manner. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Hands Down a Number of Significant Decisions Impacting Employers

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Last week, the Supreme Court issued two significant decisions impacting employers nationwide. The Court’s holding in Groff v. DeJoy requires employers to grant religious accommodations to employees, unless such accommodations...more

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Employers May Encourage Employees to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine, But Requiring It Raises Issues

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On Dec. 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released guidance that stated that COVID-19 vaccinations do not qualify as medical examinations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and that...more

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Seventh Circuit Says Title VII's Religious Accommodation Obligation Does Not Extend Beyond Minimal Burdens

Title VII requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to allow employees to work in ways compatible with their religious beliefs and practices. However, for decades, federal courts have interpreted this obligation...more

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Is a Global Pandemic a De Minimis Hardship? EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 and Religious Accommodation

As government officials at all levels continue issuing guidance on best practices for employers to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, some jurisdictions are taking the first steps to “reopen” their local economies. Before...more

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