$7.8 million verdict for BART employees denied religious accommodation from vaccine mandate affirmed
Key points
- BART concluded it could not accommodate any of the 70 employees found eligible for a religious accommodation
- A $7.8 million jury verdict for the employees has been affirmed on appeal
- The case involves religious accommodation requests under a vaccine mandate
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) concluded it could not accommodate any of the 70 employees found eligible for a religious accommodation from its vaccine mandate. Proskauer reports a $7.8 million verdict for the employees has been affirmed.
What employers should do
- Review how religious accommodation requests are assessed and decided, and keep written records
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Status
- Court ruling
- Effective date
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- Official source
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