U.S. Supreme Court Revisits Religious Accommodations in the Workplace: Groff v. DeJoy

In a landmark ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court revisited “undue hardship” regarding workplace religious accommodations in Groff v. DeJoy. The Court challenged the “de minimis” standard from Hardison, which many believed restricted religious freedom. The unanimous decision requires employers to assess substantial costs and broader impacts of accommodations, not just trivial burdens. This shift could change how businesses address religious accommodations and prompt a reevaluation of their policies.