Estate of Thornton v. Caldor
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Issue
Holding
Struck down state law that allowed private sector employees to pick their Sabbath, which employers had to accommodate.
Citation
472 U.S. 703
Year
Ratio
Library of Congress Link
Religious Tradition Involved
State/Territory of Origin
Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)
Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)
Local / State / Federal Legislation
Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court
Penultimate court of appeals
Penultimate court opinion citation
Caldor, Inc. v. Thornton, 464 A.2d 785 (Conn. 1983), aff'd sub nom. Est. of Thornton v. Caldor, Inc., 472 U.S. 703 (1985)