MODIFYING THE MINISTERIAL EXCEPTION: PROVIDING MINISTERS WITH A REMEDY FOR EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION UNDER TITLE VII WHILE MAINTAINING FIRST AMENDMENT PROTECTIONS OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

From: St. John's Law Review | Date: July 1, 2007| Author: Heller, Lauren P | Copyright information

INTRODUCTION

Although the foundation of every religious organization is its doctrine, the clergy are the pillars upon which the message of a religious organization ultimately rests. Ideally, every religious organization would treat its clergy members with respect, fairness, and generosity. In reality, however, ministerial employees often face the same types of employment discrimination as their secular counterparts. Generally, an employee who has been subjected to discrimination in the...

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