Religious Practices

 

Are Employers Required to Accommodate Religious Practices of Employees?

Are Employers Required to Accommodate Religious Practices of Employees?

In a pivotal moment for religious liberty, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled unanimously on June 29, 2023 that the U.S. Postal Service violated the Constitutional rights of an evangelical Christian mail carrier by refusing to accommodate his wish not to work on Sundays. This landmark ruling of Groff v. DeJoy clarifies the standard for religious accommodations employers must make to their employees under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.