9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals,
California Courts of Appeal,
Labor/Employment,
U.S. Supreme Court
Apr. 5, 2021
Supreme Court eviscerates limits on the ministerial exception
For nearly half a century, courts nationwide have recognized that a "ministerial exception" -- grounded in the religion clauses of the First Amendment -- bars the application of employment laws to religious organizations' ministerial employees.
Felix Shafir
Partner
Horvitz & Levy LLP
Appellate Law
Email: fshafir@horvitzlevy.com
Felix's practice focuses on the defense of class and representative actions.
Jeremy B. Rosen
Partner
Horvitz & Levy LLP
3601 W Olive Ave Fl 8
Burbank , CA 91505-4681
Phone: (818) 995-0800
Fax: (844) 497-6592
Email: jrosen@horvitzlevy.com
Duke Univ School of Law
Jeremy was previously nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
For nearly half a century, courts nationwide have recognized that a "ministerial exception" -- grounded in the religion clauses of the First Amendment -- bars the application of employment laws to religious organizations' ministerial employees. In Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. EEOC, 565 U.S. 171 (2012),...
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