A former Kicks 66 convenience store clerk has initiated federal litigation alleging religious discrimination against Topeka-based Haag Inc., an oil company, following disputes over workplace rules presented in biblical format. The lawsuit, filed April 17 in the U.S. District Court of Kansas, centers on company policies styled as religious commandments.

According to the federal complaint, Jeremy Evans was required to sign a document titled “the basic 10 commandments of working as a cashier” featuring visual elements resembling biblical stone tablets given to Moses, complete with King James Bible language and Hebrew script. Evans, who identifies as Christian, objected to what he considered inappropriate religious presentation and requested secular workplace rules without religious imagery or language.

The lawsuit alleges that when Evans refused to sign the religious-themed document and raised concerns with management, Haag representatives locked him out of the company’s work program and threatened termination unless he complied. Evans contends the company’s actions not only violated federal employment discrimination laws but also showed disrespect toward Hebrew faith traditions and his own Christian beliefs.

This case highlights potential violations of Title VII employment protections, which prohibit religious discrimination and require reasonable workplace accommodations for employees’ religious beliefs and practices.