Supreme Court Upholds Religious Protections for Christian Workers

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Christian mail carrier, Gerald Groff, who sued the U.S. Postal Service for religious discrimination after he refused to work on Sundays due to his religious beliefs. The unanimous decision solidifies protections for workers seeking religious accommodations, stating that employers must honor such requests unless they can demonstrate "substantial increased costs" to their business. The court clarified that businesses cannot reject religious accommodation requests based on minor costs. This ruling highlights the court's sensitivity to religious plaintiffs and their concerns in recent years.