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

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February 12, 2014 5:00 AM
by Tovia Smith

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?

http://www.npr.org/2014/02/12/275796919/mass-suit-aims-to-clarify-religious-groups-latitude-in-hiring

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