**The big picture:** P.F. Chang's settled with the EEOC for $80,000 over claims it failed to hire an applicant who requested Sundays off for religious reasons. This case underscores employer obligations under Title VII regarding religious accommodations. **Why it matters:** Employers must understand and implement robust policies for religious accommodations to avoid discrimination claims and significant penalties, especially in light of recent legal precedents. **Between the lines:** - P.F. Chang's paid $80,000 in back pay, compensatory, and punitive damages. - The charge stemmed from a refusal to hire an applicant requesting Sundays off due to religious beliefs. - This case reminds employers of the 2023 *Groff v. DeJoy* Supreme Court decision on