No. 22-174October Term 2022Decided Jun 29, 2023
Groff v. DeJoy
A former postal worker sued the U.S.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released Jun 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
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- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
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- Mar 30, 2026
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