Refused to work on Shabbat and was fired: Apple will pay $150,000 to Jewish employee
Apple will pay $150,000 as part of a settlement agreement with the US government, following a lawsuit over religious discrimination. According to the lawsuit, a branch manager harassed an employee who converted to Judaism, refused…
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Apple has agreed to a $150,000 settlement with the U.S. government over allegations of religious discrimination against a Jewish employee who was fired after refusing to work on Shabbat. The case highlights ongoing tensions between workplace scheduling demands and religious accommodation protections. The outcome may influence how tech companies handle similar conflicts between operational needs and employees' religious observance.