Quiz #69 (Supreme Court Case Groff vs DeJoy & Protecting Religious Rights in the Workplace)

What are the two issues that the Supreme Court asked to be addressed in the Groff v. DeJoy case? 

 

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Answer:

 

The answer to this question can be found on the SCOTUSblog:

 

Issues: (1) Whether the court should disapprove the more-than-de-minimis-cost test for refusing religious accommodations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 stated in Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Hardison; and (2) whether an employer may demonstrate “undue hardship on the conduct of the employer’s business” under Title VII merely by showing that the requested accommodation burdens the employee’s coworkers rather than the business itself.

 

https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/groff-v-dejoy/

 

Here is a very quick summary of the facts as further detailed by SCOTUSblog:

 

Gerald Groff, an evangelical Christian and U.S. Postal Service employee, was disciplined after he refused to work on Sundays delivering Amazon packages. In the Supreme Court, he is asking the justices to overrule their 1977 decision in Trans World Airlines v. Hardison, holding that employers can show the kind of “undue hardship” needed to overcome the general ban on firing workers for practicing their religion whenever accommodating the religious practice would require more than a trivial or minimal cost.

 

https://www.scotusblog.com/2023/01/court-schedules-final-two-argument-sessions-of-2022-23-term/

 

 

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HERE IS AN AI GENERATED SUMMARY OF TODAY’S PODCAST

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the Religion Law Podcast where we dive into the intricate details of a pivotal Supreme Court case - Groff v. DeJoy - and its implications on religious freedom and employment law. Your host, Michael Fielding, takes you through one of sea change moments in the realm of law and religion that awarded a fresh perspective on protecting religious practices, above and beyond the workplace.

In this episode, the drama surrounding Groff v. DeJoy is unravelled in the form of an interactive quiz. Fielding trails the evolution of the case touching upon the complex issues that emerged, its questions, answers, and the eventual decisions. We dig deeper into what makes this case stand out in terms of how employers should accommodate an employee's religious practices in the workplace and what you need to know to make sure your religious rights are respected in your workplace.

This episode offers real-world examples and personal anecdotes. Illustrated by the story of Fielding's daughter, who was able to balance her work schedule with her religious beliefs in real-life, demonstrating the practicality of the laws protecting religious freedom and how to employ them in our day-to-day lives.

Wrapping up the episode with the key takeaways, Fielding encourages listeners to apply the lessons learned from the Groff v. DeJoy case to their own situations, solidifying their grasp and understanding of employment law and religious freedom. Join us on this fascinating journey as we tread on these enlightening legal territories. Remember, taking part in our Religion Law Quizzes is not just about learning, it's about being respectful of each other's right to freedom of religion and the assured support from the law.