Apple Pays $150,000 Settlement to Jewish Employee Fired Over Sabbath Observance

First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago

What happened

Apple settles for $150,000 with a Jewish technician fired after requesting Sabbath work accommodations at a Virginia store, following a federal discrimination lawsuit. The settlement includes back pay, damages, and mandatory training for managers on religious rights.

• 01Apple settles for $150,000 over wrongful firing of Jewish employee requesting Sabbath accommodation.
• 02Tyler Steel was fired in January 2024 after refusing to work Friday evenings and Saturdays.
• 03EEOC sued Apple for violating civil rights laws requiring reasonable religious accommodations.
• 04Settlement includes $80,000 back pay, $70,000 damages, and mandatory manager training.
• 05Apple must report similar complaints to EEOC for two years to ensure compliance.
• 06Case highlights growing legal focus on protecting religious workers' rights in U.S. workplaces.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Apple Pays $150,000 Settlement to Jewish Employee Fired Over Sabbath Observance

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Apple Settles for $150,000 Over Jewish Employee’s Sabbath Accommodation Dispute

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Apple Settles Religious Discrimination Suit Over Jewish Employee's Sabbath Observance

YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Apple Settles Religious Discrimination Suit for $150,000 Over Sabbath Work and October 7 Comments

N12Center · Hebrew8 hours ago

Apple Settles Religious Discrimination Case, Pays $150,000 to Former Employee Fired Over Sabbath Observance

MakoCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago

Apple Settles Religious Discrimination Case, Pays $150,000 to Former Employee Fired Over Sabbath Observance

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago

Apple Settles Religious Discrimination Case, Pays $150K to Jewish Employee Fired for Observing Sabbath

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