Court Holds that Teachers at a Jewish Synagogue are not Exempt from Employment Laws under the Ministerial Exception

Employment laws provide workers with important protections, such as minimum and overtime wages, the right to be free from harassment or discrimination, and workers’ compensation. In certain situations, these laws conflict with The United States Constitution’s prohibition against governmental interference with the free exercise of religion. Specifically, the “ministerial exception” exempts individuals that are classified […]

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