In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the Groff v. DeJoy case that employers cannot claim an undue hardship under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act for accommodating an employee's religious beliefs simply because it causes "more than a de minimis cost." SCOTUS specified that a significant burden must be considered within the overall business context, thus raising the bar for employers to refuse religious accommodation requests, which is being lauded as a victory by religious groups. Q: How will the Supreme Court's ruling on religious accommodations impact employers and employees? Let us know on Inside.com. |