In Groff v. DeJoy, 243 S.Ct. 2279 (2023), the Supreme Court was recently asked to address Title VII in the context of a former United States Postal Service (USPS) employee who, as an evangelical Christian, Sunday should be for worship and rest (not work).  The USPS disagreed and did not make a reasonable accommodation for him.  The worker filed suit and the District Court and later the Third Circuit ruled in favor of the USPS.  The Supreme Court in June 2023 issued its ruling on the appeal from the Third Circuit.  We know that the certain Justices are sometimes described as liberal or conservative.  We also have seen various instances in the past few years when certain Justices surprised folks by joining in the positions of others who are deemed ideologically different.  So that we can properly set the table for our Groff v. DeJoy discussion, which Justices were in the majority and which Justices dissented from the Supreme Court’s holding?

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Answer:  This is a bit of a trick question.  The Supreme Court unanimously reversed and ruled in favor of the former postal worker.  For the record, however, we should note that Justice Sotomayor filed a concurring opinion that was joined by Justice Jackson.  Groff v. DeJoy, 243 S.Ct. 2279 (2023) .  This unanimous ruling is important to keep in mind as we will be learning about what the Supreme Court said about Title VII and religious accommodations.

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Join host Michael Fielding in the 95th episode of the Religion Law Podcast, where we delve into the Supreme Court's 2023 decision in the Groff v. DeJoy case. This game-changing case, which revolves around religious freedom in the workplace, impacts countless individuals across the nation and provides fertile ground for thought-provoking discussions and learning.

In this interactive quiz episode, we discuss the case of a former United States Postal Service employee who, being an evangelical Christian, firmly believed that Sundays should be reserved for worship and rest, not work. When USPS did not reasonably accommodate his beliefs, he took the case to court, eventually reaching the Supreme Court.

We also explore the intriguing dynamics of the Supreme Court justices involved in the case. Who took a stand and who offered their dissenting opinions? You might be surprised to learn the unanimous verdict in favor of the former postal worker.

To further enhance our understanding of Groff v. DeJoy, we'll be reviewing the key facts of the case and unpacking the implications of a unanimous ruling from the Supreme Court. This remarkable unity amongst the justices underscores the weight of the verdict and sets the stage for our upcoming discussions on Title VII and religious accommodations.

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