HB Ad Slot
HB Mobile Ad Slot
Discrimination Claim of Worker Who Performed “Mostly Menial Work” For Buddhist Temple Was Barred
Monday, September 30, 2024

Behrend v. San Francisco Zen Ctr., Inc., 108 F.4th 765 (9th Cir. 2024)

Alexander Behrend lived and worked at the San Francisco Zen Center as a work practice apprentice performing mostly menial work. In response to Behrend’s lawsuit alleging violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Zen Center moved for summary judgment on the ground that the ministerial exception under the First Amendment barred Behrend’s claim. The district court granted the motion and the Ninth Circuit affirmed, holding that because Behrend lived and worked full time at the temple as a monk, he “performed vital religious duties,” and his claim therefore was barred by the First Amendment.

HB Ad Slot
HB Mobile Ad Slot
HB Ad Slot
HB Mobile Ad Slot
HB Ad Slot
HB Mobile Ad Slot
 
NLR Logo
We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up to receive our free e-Newsbulletins

 

Sign Up for e-NewsBulletins