groff v. dejoy

In this episode, we discuss the US Supreme Court's recent decision in the Groff v. DeJoy case regarding religious accommodations and what employers need to do to ensure compliance with Title VII. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia)

Guest Speaker: Parker Thoeni (email) (Shawe Rosenthal LLP / Maryland)

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On this episode of The Lieb Cast, we talk with legal expert Joshua Ritter about two big decisions made by the Supreme Court. The first one, called 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, is about a Christian website designer who didn't want to make websites for same-sex weddings. The court decided that it was her right to choose what kind of work she wants to do. The second case, Groff v. DeJoy, involves a postal worker who didn't want to work on Sundays because of his religious beliefs. The court sided with the worker, saying that employers must make reasonable accommodations for employees' religious practices. These two cases could change the way businesses treat their employees' rights to free speech and religious freedom.

Joshua Ritter, Esq., Media Legal Analyst and Podcast Host of "True Crime Daily: The Sidebar", lends his legal expertise to help us navigate these complex rulings, discussing their wider impact on society and the potential contradictions within the court's interpretations. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that's as timely as it is critical.

We tackle the controversial Supreme Court decision, 303 Creative LLC versus Elenis. This case revolves around a Christian graphic designer from Colorado who refuses to provide services to same-sex couples. We unpack the court's ruling, which distorts the First Amendment, and the potential implications for both religious and non-religious individuals. We explore the nuances of the case, including the alleged made-up injury, and the designer's willingness to provide services to LGBT individuals, but not for same-sex weddings.

We continue the conversation by examining how the US Supreme Court has used a historical narrative to permit legislative prayer that is not in line with actual historical events.

In the final part of the episode, we broaden our discussion to religious diversity in the workplace and the potential implications of religious accommodation on employment discrimination. We provide an insightful look at how businesses can exploit loopholes to avoid accommodating religious or LGBT individuals, leading to potentially unfair treatment and discrimination. Tune in to understand how the Supreme Court's recent rulings may impact the rights of business owners and the potential for discrimination in the future.

Show Notes

00:45 Preemptive Religious Privilege Based On Fake Evidence
19:46 The Traitor Jacob Duche and Legislative Prayer
27:53 Religious Privilege In The Workplace

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