Supreme Court Examines Religious Freedom in Workplace

The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in the case of a former mail carrier who sued the Postal Service for religious discrimination after being disciplined for refusing to work on Sundays, when he observes the Christian Sabbath. The case could widen religious rights and make it harder for businesses to deny religious accommodations to employees. However, some experts warn that a ruling favoring the plaintiff could create friction in the workplace and give preference to the religious over nonreligious people. The court is expected to rule by the end of June.