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Employers Can No Longer Claim Ignorance in Religious Accommodation Cases
Original: “We Didn’t Know” is No Longer an Employer Defense for Religious Accommodation Claims Under Title VII
US employers can no longer rely on a 'we didn't know' defense when facing religious accommodation claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Legal commentary from law firm Hinshaw & Culbertson indicates that failing to recognize or address an employee's religious accommodation needs is now itself a potential liability, shifting greater responsibility onto employers to proactively identify and engage with accommodation requests.
Why now: Recent legal developments have raised the bar for employer compliance with Title VII religious accommodation obligations, prompting law firms to warn clients.
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLPTitle VIIEqual Employment Opportunity Commission
Evidence
- “We Didn’t Know” is No Longer an Employer Defense for Religious Accommodation Claims Under Title VII · Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
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