Gerald Groff's Conflict with USPS and Amazon

Gerald Groff, a Christian mail carrier, initially experienced no conflict between his job at USPS and his observance of the Sabbath, as the post office did not operate on Sundays. However, when USPS began offering Sunday deliveries under a contract with Amazon, Groff faced a dilemma: maintain his faith-based practice or fulfill his workplace obligations. He requested Sundays off due to his religious commitments, but the post office ultimately denied his accommodation, leading to a growing conflict that impacted his employment situation. This dispute escalated, culminating in Groff resigning and filing a lawsuit asserting that USPS violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by not accommodating his religious practices.