Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Mass. Suit Aims To Clarify Religious Groups' Latitude In Hiring





by Tovia Smith
February 12, 2014 5:00 AM

Morning Edition

4 min 49 sec



When it comes to hiring pastors and teachers, religious organizations like churches or schools are exempt from most employment discrimination laws. But a lawsuit in Massachusetts wants to clarify how much leeway they have. For example, can they discriminate against people in same-sex marriages for non-religious jobs like gym teacher or cafeteria worker?
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