US food franchise sued for ‘refusing to accommodate employee’s religious beliefs’

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn Austin-based restaurant allegedly refused an employee’s request not to work on Saturdays in observance of the Sabbath (Getty Images)A Chick-fil-A franchise operator, Hatch Trick, Inc., is facing a federal lawsuit for allegedly refusing to accommodate an employee's religious beliefs. The employee, Laurel Torode, a member of the United Church of God, was reportedly dismissed after requesting not to work on Saturdays in observance of the Sabbath. Torode, who managed delivery drivers in an Austin restaurant from September 2023 to February 2024, had initially disclosed her inability to work Saturdays during her job interview. After months of accommodation, Hatch Trick allegedly demanded she work Saturdays or accept a non-managerial position with lower pay, reduced benefits, and fewer hours. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed the lawsuit, seeking compensation for Torode and an end to the alleged religious discrimination, citing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In fullChick-fil-A franchise operator faces federal lawsuit over claims it refused to accommodate employee’s religious beliefsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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