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Petition of the day

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Thepetition of the dayis:

14-86

Issue: Whether an employer can be liable under Title VII of the Civil Rights At of 1964 for refusing to hire an applicant or discharging an employee based on a religious observance and practice only if the employer has actual knowledge that a religious accommodation was required and the employer’s actual knowledge resulted from direct, explicit notice from the applicant or employee.

Cases: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc.

Recommended Citation: Maureen Johnston, Petition of the day, SCOTUSblog (Sep. 17, 2014, 12:00 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2014/09/petition-of-the-day-682/