Petersen v. Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue
The Ninth Circuit affirmed that Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue could deny religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates…
The Ninth Circuit affirmed that Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue could deny religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates…
Employers cannot deny religious accommodation to workers unless it causes substantial increased costs or burdens on business operations.
Bill 21 harmed minority groups but the override clause prevented the court from striking it down.
The ministerial exception doctrine prohibits secular courts from reviewing employment claims brought by members of the clergy.
The ministerial exception applies to shield church employment decisions from secular scrutiny.
All employment discrimination and retaliation claims against the church were barred under the ministerial exception doctrine as a…
SCOTUS precedent establishing standards for evaluating religious accommodation claims under Title VII.
An employee cannot sue for religious discrimination under Title VII without suffering an actual adverse employment action such…
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a substitute teacher's lawsuit challenging a school district…