Groff, Gerald E (1977- )

Supreme Court Sides With Postal Carrier Who Refused to Work on Sabbath

The unanimous decision interpreted a federal civil rights law to require employers to make substantial efforts to accommodate their workers’ religious practices.

By Abbie VanSickle and Adam Liptak

Civil Rights and Liberties Decisions and Verdicts Freedom of Religion Groff, Gerald E (1977- ) Pennsylvania Postal Service (US) Religion and Belief Supreme Court (US)

Supreme Court Seems Ready to Strengthen Protections for Religious Workers

The justices searched for common ground and may be prepared to issue a modest revision to an aspect of a 1977 precedent that imposed only a slight burden on businesses.

By Adam Liptak