Wash. SC adds religious practices claim to state’s Law Against Discrimination

Published June 5, 2014 3:29pm ET



OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – Gate Gourmet could be obligated to make certain accommodations for employees’ religious beliefs, according to a decision issued by the Washington Supreme Court.

The state Supreme Court of Appeals on May 22 reversed a trial court’s dismissal of a class action lawsuit against Gate Gourmet alleging it did not reasonably accommodate its employees’ religious practices by serving them meals that contained animal byproducts at lunch.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.