This is a very dangerous precedent indeed!
Kudos and Thank You To Judge Thomas
A victory for religious freedom. Let’s hope there’s another one forthcoming.
What far reaching unintended consequences could this ruling hold? I guess it will depend on the perceived precedence it lays out.
But, try wearing a crucifix...
The government isn't supposed to tell private citizens what they can and cannot do, the citizens are supposed to tell the government what it can or cannot do.
We better learn this quick, people.
So, my religion calls for my toes to always be exposed, never covered. Can I sue an employer for not allowing me to wear flip flops on the job?
I wonder WHO paid her legal fees all the way to the SCOTUS over a head scarf??? What is that fishy odor in the air???
This could be a pretty interesting precedent.
People have the right to bring their religious observances into the workplace.
If Abercrombie and Fitch can’t compel employees to follow dress codes if doing so violates that employees religious freedom, can a homosexual couple compel a small businessman to bake a wedding cake if doing do violates that businessman’s religious freedom?
What about facial hair/beards for “religious reasons”?
We are so screwed.
Is it wrong for me to WANT people to be turned into pillars of salt?
Thomas is the only reliably sane person there. 2nd place goes to Scalia
I don’t have a problem with this, as long as it’s not covering her face like a mask.
I would not want a Jewish man denied a job because he wears a yarmulke either.
1. The Court was shockingly wrong. FedGov may not discriminate based on religion, but private employers should have no obligation to accommodate religion. Even if a law says otherwise, that law is outside the scope of FedGov’s Enumerated Powers and should be overturned.
2. The manager at Abercrombie & Fitch was shockingly stupid to say anything at all that might have been interpreted as a reason for not hiring any applicant. It doesn’t matter if the applicant has been convicted of murder and shows up swinging an axe, you don’t comment. Employment law is too complex and variable to take any risks.
So, an employee can exercise their religious beliefs in the workplace, but the employer can’t?
Also, now a privately owned business cannot require a dress code for,their employees? After all, can’t the employee just say, “Oh, yeah my devil tatto on my forehead is part of my religion.”
The courts fail to see that a head scarf is a decision made by the person.
I’ve been to jobs sites where the laborers were not permitted to wear a bandanna? But i guess i they could wear a scarf?
On December 31, 2014 I posted my predictions for 2015. Dr. Thornes' Predictions for 2015. Considering this ruling, I feel confident in #16:
16. The Supreme Court will NOT overturn Obamacare or the Executive Amnesty. However, they will rule that same-sex marriage must be the law of the land.