THOMAS v. REVIEW BOARD OF THE INDIANA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DIVISION et al.
Supreme Court Cases
450 U.S. 707 (1981)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether denial of unemployment compensation because employee voluntary terminated employment based on religious beliefs and not upon a good cause [arising] in connection with [his] work, as required by Indiana statute, violates the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment.
Action
Reversed. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- J.B. Tietz View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Erwin Griswold View all cases
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