Tag: ministerial exception

The United States Supreme Court ruled in 2012 that there was a “ministerial exception” to discrimination laws, protecting religious organizations from any discrimination suit brought by an employee classified as a “minister.” While this is convenient for religious institutions who are protected from the risk of being sued for employment discrimination, this is less so for the employees who might otherwise be protected. Now, two suits are heading to the United States Supreme Court that could test the legality and limits of this exception. Continue reading “Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Ministerial Exception”