JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES WIN RELIGIOUS BIAS LAWSUIT AGAINST AT&T
In California, it is against the law for an employer to discriminate against any employee because of his or her religious beliefs. Additionally, CA and federal law requires that an employer provide an employee with reasonable accommodations for their sincerely held religious beliefs. Two employees at AT&T, who were Jehovah's Witnesses, were fired after attending a Jehovah's Witness convention. Such adverse action against an employee is considered discrimination and is illegal in the CA workplace. The men sued and won almost $800,000 in damages.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects CA employees from being discriminated against because of their religion. Ways your employer might discriminate against you include firing you, not hiring you, or demoting you because he or she does not agree with your religious beliefs. An experienced employment lawyer can help you determine if you have been discriminated against at your job.
If you are a CA employee who believes that you have been the victim of religious discrimination at your CA workplace, call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). We can help you fight back against discrimination. Call our experienced employment lawyers NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit our website for more information about discrimination at www.discriminationattorney.com.
