Evangelical Christian and former mail carrier Gerald Groff is suing the United States Postal Service for forcing his resignation after he refused to work on Sundays.
According to the Associated Press, Groff claimed that the government agency placed increasing restrictions on him and “needlessly disciplined him.” The lawsuit alleges that USPS even suspended him for as long as two weeks when he would not work on Sundays.
The Pennsylvania mail carrier offered to work on Saturdays, evenings, and holidays in order to make up for missed time.
“In a free and respectful society, government should recognize the differences among us that make us great, rather than punishing those differences, particularly when those differences result from our sincerely held religious beliefs,” said David Crossett, an attorney representing Groff.
According to Faithwire, USPS enforced the new Sunday delivery rule shortly after it partnered with Amazon.
Groff hopes that the lawsuit will allow him to go back to his work with religious accommodation, as well as receive back pay for the time after he was forced to resign. He’s also asking for an unspecified amount for emotional damages.
“Employers are actually required to provide reasonable accommodations,” said Jeremy Samek, another attorney representing Groff. “[A]t the end of the day, Mr. Groff wants his job back. It’s important for him,…
… Read More
Click here to read the rest of the story from our content source/partners – Christian Headlines.