Wednesday May 15, 2024
4: Can you bring your faith to work? Interview with Hiram Sasser
For a country that claims religious freedom as a fundamental value, America has sometimes had an odd way of showing it--especially when it comes to workplace accommodations for people of faith. Whether it's time off for Sabbaths, or permission to wear religious garb on the job, American workers have had weak legal protection. That is, until now.
What changed with the recent Supreme Court decision in Groff v. Dejoy? And how should people of faith now understand their rights in the workplace?
Interview with Hiram Sasser, Executive General Counsel, First Liberty Institute
Show Notes
First Liberty Institute | Website - https://firstliberty.org
News coverage of Supreme Court win for religious freedom in Groff v. Dejoy - https://firstliberty.org/news/in-the-news-faithful-carrier-victory/
Best practices for employers updating their religious non-discrimination policies - https://firstliberty.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BusinessCaseOnePager.pdf