Race, Religion, and RFRA: The Implications of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. in Employment Discrimination

Authors

Hanna Martin, Cardozo Law Review

Document Type

Student Note

Publication Date

2016

Graduation Year

2016

Abstract

This Note argues that an employer who wishes to discriminate in hiring based on race—despite contrary federal law—can easily state a claim under the federal or a state RFRA. The plaintiff’s prima facie case will be satisfied if its beliefs are sincere, religiously motivated, and substantially burdened by antidiscrimination laws. This Note also argues that even if the government has a compelling interest in preventing discrimination against employees, in light of the Court’s ruling in Hobby Lobby, the RFRA claimants will still be granted an exemption.

Publisher

Cardozo Law Review de·novo

Volume

2016

First Page

1

Recommended Citation

Martin, Hanna, "Race, Religion, and RFRA: The Implications of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. in Employment Discrimination" (2016). Cardozo Law Review de•novo. 38.
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/de-novo/38