Chick-fil-A is widely known as the fast-food restaurant chain that honors the Sunday Sabbath by closing all locations on Sundays. But what about making reasonable accommodations for other religions with different Sabbath days?
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Chick-fil-A is widely known as the fast-food restaurant chain that honors the Sunday Sabbath by closing all locations on Sundays. But what about making reasonable accommodations for other religions with different Sabbath days?
Read MoreIn a stunningly large settlement, the EEOC has made clear that it will insist on employers making reasonable accommodations for the religious needs of its employees.
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Read MoreIt’s HR’s job to make sure that information is passed on and that the new supervisor understands his or her obligation to honor the accommodation. A sudden withdrawal of the accommodation without HR guidance and approval is sure to trigger litigation.
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