Supreme Court Unanimously Strengthens Protections for Religious Workers Seeking Accommodation

The Supreme Court ruled that employers must show a religious accommodation poses substantial hardship rather than minimal costs before denying a request.
The court clarified a 1977 decision and established a higher standard for determining undue hardship on a business.
The case involved a Christian mail carrier who was denied accommodation to not work Sundays.
The ruling is a win for religious liberty and benefits employees of all faiths seeking accommodation.
The impact will depend on how lower courts apply the new standard but likely expands religious rights in the workplace.