Labor in Faith: A Comparative Analysis of Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC Through the European Court of Human Rights' Religious Employer Jurisprudence

Authors

Francesca M. Genova

Abstract

This Note uses the European Court of Human Rights’ framework to analyze the Supreme Court’s decision in Hosanna-Tabor v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which recognizes a “ministerial exception” for religious organizations as a defense to certain employment claims. It argues that the unanimous Supreme Court in Hosanna-Tabor examines factors similar to those of its European counterpart, but protects religious liberties more robustly by avoiding some of the European Court’s preoccupations. Yet, the European Court’s assessment anticipates the difficulties of applying the “ministerial exception” in future cases.

Recommended Citation

Francesca M. Genova, Labor in Faith: A Comparative Analysis of Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC Through the European Court of Human Rights' Religious Employer Jurisprudence, 90 Notre Dame L. Rev. 419 (2014).
Available at: https://scholarship.law.nd.edu/ndlr/vol90/iss1/10