Tag: Religious discrimination
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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…