In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in Groff v. DeJoy, a case involving a postal employee who sought an exemption from Sunday work for religious reasons. The Court clarified that employers must demonstrate substantial increased costs in relation to their particular business to deny a religious accommodation under Title VII. The justices sent the case back for further proceedings rather than deciding that the employee must prevail. The decision has implications for workers seeking accommodation for Sabbath observance and other religious practices.
