Cardozo Law Review de•novo
Volume
2016
First Page
1
Last Page
39
Publication Date
2016
Document Type
Note
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.
Keywords
Discrimination, Social Group Issues, Religion and the Law, Business and the Law
Recommended Citation
Hanna Martin,
Race, Religion, and RFRA: The Implications of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. in Employment Discrimination,
2016
Cardozo L. Rev. De-Novo
1
(2016).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/de-novo/38