workplace discrimination
LGBTQ freedoms — all of our freedoms — depend on restoring voting rights
By Frederick A. Davie and Jacqui Lewis — August 16, 2021
(RNS) — Our democracy has long been improved by marginalized communities pursuing a place in American life.
Under guise of protecting workers, California defines (and demonizes) Hinduism
By Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria — February 2, 2021
(RNS) — In defining caste as we know it as a Hindu concept, the state paints a major world faith as inherently discriminatory.
Supreme Court broadens scope of ministerial exception
By Yonat Shimron — July 8, 2020
(RNS) — The ruling allows religious schools to include lay teachers as among those subject to an exemption from civil rights laws that give workers the ability to sue for sexual harassment, overtime pay, equal pay and a myriad of other protections.
Religious conservatives look to the next Supreme Court rulings on religious liberty
By Yonat Shimron — June 17, 2020
(RNS) — They hope to carve out significant wins in a series of cases, including ones dealing with the ministerial exception, abortion and public funding for religious schools.
Former Muslim chaplain alleges workplace discrimination at New York prison
By Aysha Khan — August 14, 2019
(RNS) — The former chaplain, who wore the hijab, said her supervisor told her, 'I find it hard to respect a woman who covers her hair.'
Sikh activists ask Kamala Harris for apology over beard ban for California prison guards
By Aysha Khan — July 2, 2019
(RNS) — In 2011, as California’s attorney general, Harris fought to defend a policy that prevented state prison guards from keeping beards for religious reasons. Now, Sikh activists want an explanation.
Workplace bias complaints pour in from Michigan Muslims
By Tresa Baldas — December 27, 2015
DETROIT — Terry Ali, a 48-year-old medical receptionist is suing Livonia Dermatology, claiming the clinic fired her two days after the deadly San Bernardino shooting because of her religious beliefs. Specifically, she wore a hijab to work.
Judge: Billy Graham Evangelistic Association didn’t discriminate against black employee
By Adelle M. Banks — October 10, 2012
(RNS) A North Carolina judge has ruled the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association did not discriminate against a black woman employee. By Adelle M. Banks.
Oregon dentist fined for pressuring employee to attend Scientology seminar
By Molly Young / The Oregonian — October 8, 2012
BEND, Ore. (RNS) State labor officials have ordered a dentist to pay nearly $348,000 to settle allegations that he threatened to fire a dental assistant unless she attended a Scientology-related training session. By Molly Young.
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