USA: Lawyer gives practical steps for employers to avoid religious discrimination liability
"Religious Accommodation: Five Steps to Avoid Liability After Abercrombie Decision", 5 Aug 2015
Even if religion does not come up during a job interview, you still may be liable for religious discrimination under Title VII if you reject the applicant to avoid offering a presumed reasonable accommodation. The U.S. Supreme Court's June decision in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. made clear that it is your motive in rejecting the applicant that matters. Here is a summary of why the Supreme Court ruled against Abercrombie & Fitch as well as five practical steps you can take to avoid a similar outcome...Step #1: Don't Assume...#2: Don't Ask...#3: Stick to Job Requirements...#4: Engage in the Interactive Process...#5: Be Prepared to Reasonably Accommodate...