Men Refusing To Work Alone With Women: The HR And Legal Guide

This article was published in the December issue of the “On The Front Lines” newsletter by Andrew Hoag and Sarah George.

What happens when a male employee refuses to work with female coworkers because of a religious belief that men and women should avoid one-on-one situations? This article examines a pending case in North Carolina as well as several from the recent past where religious convictions collide with federal anti-discrimination laws. It concludes with three suggestions for your company’s HR department and three for General Counsel.