Attorneys say wave of religious discrimination claims may be coming under EEOC chair's priorities
Key points
- Speakers at two ABA 2026 Labor & Employment Law conference sessions said religious discrimination claims against employers may increase
- They pointed to EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas' enforcement priorities
- These are predictions by attorneys, not a confirmed trend
Speakers at two sessions of the American Bar Association's 2026 Labor & Employment Law conference said a wave of religious discrimination claims against employers may be coming. They pointed to EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas' enforcement priorities.
The speakers' views are predictions and do not establish a confirmed trend.
What employers should do
- Watch for religious accommodation and discrimination claims and keep handling processes consistent
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