EEOC to Publish Manual on Religious Discrimination

Here is a quick note regarding something to watch for:  the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has decided to publish a proposed guidance update to the religious discrimination section of its Compliance Manual. This is due to legal developments and emerging issues related to religious discrimination in the workplace, which is addressed by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The updated guidance will address issues related to reasonable accommodation for employees and the legal defenses available to some religious employers. The published updated guidance will be sent to the Office of Management and Budget and then will be available for public comment.