The Venetian Resort settles federal lawsuit over religious discrimination

$850,000 paid in settlement; resort agrees to new workplace policy changes
The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip has agreed to pay $850,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which accused the resort of religious discrimination and retaliation against several employees.
According to federal officials, the lawsuit alleged that the resort violated federal law by failing to accommodate the religious beliefs of certain workers. The EEOC claims that not only were requests for religious accommodations denied, but affected employees also faced retaliation, including disciplinary action, loss of promotional opportunities, and in some cases, termination.
In addition to the monetary settlement, the resort is now bound by a three-year consent decree that requires sweeping policy changes aimed at preventing future violations. These changes include mandatory employee training, updates to internal policies on religious accommodations, and increased oversight by the EEOC during the decree period.
The EEOC emphasized that employers are legally obligated to reasonably accommodate an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on business operations.
While The Venetian has not publicly commented on the settlement, federal officials have stated that these actions are meant to protect workers’ civil rights and promote fair workplace practices.
A message for workers in Nevada
This settlement serves as a reminder that religious freedom extends into the workplace. Employees in Nevada—and nationwide—are protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on religion and protects against retaliation when employees assert those rights.
The EEOC encourages workers who believe their rights have been violated to contact their office or file a complaint online.
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Category: Local News
Subcategory: Workplace & Legal Affairs
Date: 07/08/2025