In June 2023 the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Groff v. DeJoy ruling on religious accommodations under Title VII.  In a nutshell, what was the main holding of the Groff decision?

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Answer:  Here’s how the Supreme Court answers that question in the syllabus:

Held: Title VII requires an employer that denies a religious accommodation to show that the burden of granting an accommodation would result in substantial increased costs in relation to the conduct of its particular business. Pp. 2287 – 2297.

Groff v. DeJoy, 143 S. Ct. 2279, 2281 (2023).

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Welcome to another insightful episode of the Religion Law Podcast, a platform where you learn about religious freedom and other religion law-related topics in a short, engaging Q&A format. In this episode, our host, Michael Fielding, breaks down the revolutionary Supreme Court Decision - Groff v. DeJoy. This case defined the parameters of how religious accommodations should be handled under Title VII.

Religion Law Quiz number 97 unravels a key legal precedent - the June 2023 Supreme Court ruling in Groff v. DeJoy. Listen as Michael Fielding intricately dissects the facts of the case involving an evangelical Christian working for the Postal Service who was unwilling to work on Sundays. Despite the case being ruled against the employee in both the district court and the appellate court level, things took a turn in the Supreme Court.

A particularly intriguing discussion ensues as we discuss the big reveal - the Supreme Court’s ruling drawn from the court's syllabus. It held that if an employer denies a religious accommodation, they must demonstrate that granting such an accommodation would lead to substantially increased costs related to the conduct of their particular business. This core discussion offers listeners rich insight into the nuances of handling requests for religious accommodations within the workforce.

Bringing the law to life, the episode draws parallels with everyday situations, such as the host's daughter managing her work schedule alongside her Sunday church commitments. The anecdote underscores how religious accommodations can be managed without significant disruption or cost to businesses, casting a new, practical light on the Supreme Court ruling.

In conclusion, this episode invites listeners to further expand their understanding of the complex interplay between religion, law, and business. Catch us on Quiz number 98, where our exploration of Graff v. DeJoy continues.