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No. 22-174October Term 2022Decided Jun 29, 2023

Docket 22-174October Term 2022 (2022–2023)

Groff v. DeJoy

A former postal worker sued the U.S.

Case status

Current stage
Decided
Latest event
Decision released Jun 29, 2023
Case Accepted
Arguments HeardApr 18, 2023
Decision ReleasedJun 29, 2023
What it's about

A former postal worker sued the U.S. Postal Service under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act after being disciplined for refusing to work on Sundays due to his religious beliefs. The Supreme Court clarified the standard for when an employer can deny a religious accommodation, ruling that employers must show that granting the request would result in substantial increased costs rather than just a trivial burden.

Question presented

Is inconvenience to coworkers an “undue burden” under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 such that it excuses an employer from providing an accommodation requested for religious exercise?

Case path

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit / Decision released Jun 29, 2023

Area

Civil Rights

Timing

Decided June 29, 2023

The Court released its decision 72 days after oral argument on April 18, 2023. The median for cases argued in April is 58 days.

Based on 44 merits cases argued in April since 1995.Argument and decision days