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law2 years ago•5 min saved

Supreme Court weighs in on religious accommodations in the workplace.

The Supreme Court is reviewing the case of a part-time mail carrier who quit his job after he was forced to deliver packages on Sundays, when he observes the Sabbath. The case centers on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits religious discrimination in the workplace and requires employers to “reasonably accommodate” an employee’s religious observance unless that accommodation would impose an “undue hardship” on the business. A majority of justices expressed interest in a compromise that would balance religious rights in the workplace with the burden they might impose on employers and co-workers, without getting rid of past precedent.

via The Washington Post|

#civil-rights-act #law #religious-rights

law2 years ago•7 min saved

Supreme Court to Weigh Religious Freedom in the Workplace

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether the US Postal Service should have done more to accommodate a postal worker's religious practice of observing the Sabbath. The case has the potential to affect countless workplaces and could require many employers to make major changes to accommodate religious workers. The court has been receptive to claims of religious discrimination, meaning that the plaintiff's prospects are good. A ruling in his favor would extend a remarkable run of decisions chipping away at the wall between church and state and expanding the role of religion in public life, sometimes at the expense of other values, like gay rights and access to contraception.

via The New York Times|

#civil-rights-act #law #religious-freedom

business2 years ago•5 min saved

Supreme Court to Decide Religious Accommodation in the Workplace

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that could change the balance of power between employees and employers over weekend schedules, dress codes, and how workers conduct themselves around colleagues. The case involves a former USPS worker who refused to work on Sundays due to his religious beliefs. The appeal raises the question of how far large employers must go to accommodate the religious needs of their workers. The case could have sweeping consequences for workplace accommodation, employee rights, and discrimination.

via USA TODAY|

#business #discrimination #employee-rights