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