Tag: Sabbath observance
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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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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…