"EEOC Sues FCA US for Firing Worker Over Passover"

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against automaker FCA US for allegedly denying a worker’s religious accommodation to observe the Sabbath and Passover, resulting in disciplinary action and termination. The worker practices orthodox Judaism and believes in abstaining from work during the Sabbath.

The company’s alleged actions violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination or retaliation based on religion and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for religious practices. EEOC Acting Chair Andrea Lucas emphasized the importance of protecting employees’ rights to request reasonable religious accommodations.

The worker filed a discrimination charge with EEOC against the automaker, which allegedly did not participate in conciliation efforts. The lawsuit against FCA US, a subsidiary of Stellantis, seeks punitive damages and compensation for emotional and other losses, as well as policy changes to prevent future discriminatory practices based on religion.

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