Unpacking the Ministerial Exception—Who Gets to Claim It and Why

One of the most powerful tools for religious organization defense is the ministerial exception. This exception prevents a minister from bringing an employment discrimination claim against his church (or religious organization). In 2012, the United States Supreme Court decided Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church & School v. EEOC, and unanimously held that the exception exists, and that it is grounded in both religion clauses of the First Amendment.

Fill out the form below to download this whitepaper.