Tag: EEOC
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Apple Accused of Firing Sabbath-Observant Employee in Discrimination Suit
Overview In Reston, Virginia, a longtime Apple Store employee has become the subject of a workplace discrimination complaint. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit alleging that the tech giant fired a staff member after he asked for accommodations to observe the Jewish Sabbath. The case highlights tensions between religious practice and…
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Apple Sued for Religious Discrimination Over Shabbat Request
Overview of the Case An employer-claims dispute has surfaced in federal court after the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed suit against Apple, alleging religious discrimination and retaliation in connection with the firing of a long‑time employee who sought to observe Shabbat. The employee, based in a Reston, Virginia store, had received consistently positive…
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EEOC Sues Apple Over Sabbath Accommodation Firing in Virginia
Overview A federal agency has filed a lawsuit alleging that Apple violated federal law by firing a longtime employee after he sought to observe the Jewish Sabbath. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) says the company failed to accommodate the employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs and retaliated against him for raising concerns about discrimination. The…