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he EEOC has sued a Wisconsin employer for allegedly firing a worker over Bible verses he posted on his personal social media. The case puts a spotlight on a tricky question for employers: When does off-duty religious expression become a workplace problem?
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;DR: According to the EEOC, a business violated Title VII by firing an employee for posting Bible verses on his personal account. The agency says the employee never mentioned the company, had no prior discipline, and had been praised for his performance. The case raises important questions about how employers can—and can’t—respond to religious expression outside the
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orkplace.