Despite Supreme Court Win, Most Maine Religious Schools Shun State Funding September 1, 2022 By David Sharp Parents of children enrolled in Maine religious schools fought for years — all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court...
Health Provider to Pay $75,000 Fine in Texas Religious Discrimination Case February 4, 2022 Wellpath, LLC, a provider of health services in correctional facilities, will pay $75,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle...
Lawsuit: Only Christians Could Apply for Maryland Jail Chaplain Job June 1, 2021 By Michael Kunzelman Applicants for a chaplain’s job at a Maryland county jail had to sign a statement affirming that they are Christians,...
Starbucks Barista Who Declined to Wear Gay Pride T-Shirt Sues Over Firing November 25, 2020 By Jonathan Stempel A former Starbucks Corp. barista in New Jersey sued the coffee chain on Thursday, claiming she was fired illegally because...
Security Firm to Pay $90K to Settle Religious Discrimination Suit in California January 23, 2018 Universal Protection Services, LP, dba Universal Protection Services, a nationwide private security services company, will pay $90,000 and furnish other...
FEMA Declares Church Centers Now Eligible for U.S. Disaster Aid January 5, 2018 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that private nonprofit houses of worship are now eligible for disaster assistance as...
Ex-Esurance Worker in South Dakota Sues Over Alleged Discrimination August 18, 2017 A former Esurance call center worker in South Dakota is suing the insurance company alleging discrimination and harassment because he’s...
Pennsylvania Hospital Sued Over Firing of Employees Who Refused Flu Shots September 28, 2016 Federal authorities are suing a Pennsylvania hospital, alleging religious discrimination in the firing of six employees who refused to get...
National Federation of the Blind Sued for Alleged Religious Discrimination September 1, 2015 The National Federation of the Blind, the largest organization of blind and low-vision people in the U.S., violated federal law...
EEOC Charges UPS No-Beard Policy Violates Muslim Workers’ Religious Rights July 16, 2015 By Christie Smythe United Parcel Service, Inc., the nation’s largest package delivery company, violated federal law by discriminating against workers and job applicants...