For those looking for a little courtroom spice with their chicken sandwich, a Texas Chick-fil-A franchise operator is taking heat after one of its former employees filed a lawsuit against the owner, according to news outlets.
Hatch Trick Inc., which operates several Austin-area Chick-fil-A restaurants, is reportedly facing a federal lawsuit after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accused the operator of refusing to give an employee Saturdays off for religious observance.
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The EEOC alleges management initially agreed to give employee Laurel Torode Saturdays off because she observes the Sabbath as a member of the United Church of God. But months later, managers allegedly required her to work Saturdays or she could accept a lower-paying position with reduced benefits. After Torode declined the offer, the company terminated her employment, the lawsuit alleges.
Chick-fil-A, well known for closing on Sundays, noted employment decisions are handled by local franchise owners.
Check out related links below:
Chick-fil-A franchisee faces religious discrimination claims – World News Group
Chick-fil-A, famously closed on Sundays, sued for religious discrimination – AL.com
Chick-fil-A franchisee sued after allegedly firing employee over Sabbath observance -Fox Business
US sues Chick-fil-A franchisee for allegedly denying manager Saturdays off -CNN
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was compiled from various news outlets by The Baptist Paper.
