Covers laws and legal disputes involving the free exercise of religion and limits on government action, including First Amendment and state constitutional protections. Topics include religious accommodations in schools and workplaces, zoning and land-use issues for religious institutions, nondiscrimination conflicts, and challenges to government funding or regulation affecting religious practice.
In 2026, the Supreme Court strengthened religious accommodation at work by requiring employers to show a substantially higher “undue hardship” before denying a request. This shift means more scheduling, dress, and practice-related accommodations must be considered and documented. This article explains the new standard, common request types, and compliance steps for employers and employees. A […]
Freedom of religion is a First Amendment right that protects your ability to hold any faith—or none—without government coercion or punishment. It includes the free exercise of religion and limits government establishment of religion. This article explains the constitutional protections, key limits, and how courts apply them. Freedom of religion stands as one of the […]
