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2023 Sabbath and Sunday News Items

Churchgoer was sacked after refusing to work extra Sunday shifts, tribunal hears

11/08/23 - HR Grapevine

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Easter Sunday trading to continue in Napier as council votes to stick with it

11/08/23 - New Zealand Herald

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Council’s ACAC now open seven days a week

11/08/23 - City of Townsville

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Local NewsRomford Council cuts costs by ending historic Sunday market

11/07/23 - Essex Live

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SA Government gives update on Sunday trading as festive shopping hours released

11/05/23 - Glam Adelaide

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Supreme Court rules against shops that circumvented Poland’s Sunday trading ban

10/27/23 - Notes From Poland

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‘Knowing your rights’: Sunday and holiday pay complaints on the rise in RI

10/26/23 - WPRI.com

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Sunday liquor store hours expanded in New York

10/21/23 - The Daily News

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You can now buy liquor pretty early on Sunday mornings in NYC

10/17/23 - Timeout

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Request For Sabbath Time Off Got Worker Fired, EEOC Says

10/16/23 - Law 360

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Gov. Hochul signs legislation to expand Sunday alcohol sales in N.Y. state

10/14/23 - Spectrum News

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Netanyahu makes surprise Shabbat address to the Israeli people

10/14/23 - The Jewish Chronicle

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In extraordinary move, trains to keep running on Shabbat amid war

10/13/23 - The Times of Israel

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London pubs could soon be allowed to open much later on Sundays

10/13/23 - Timeout

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‘Holy Business?’ Cayman grocery stores normalising Sunday hours

10/13/23 - Cayman Compass

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Beer sales to be allowed in Lafayette on Sunday mornings

09/20/23 - The Acadiana Advocate

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Blue laws are obsolete -- but had their virtues

09/20/23 - Courier Express

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Employer must prove “substantial increased costs” would result from religious accommodation

09/19/23 - Lexology

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Are You Prioritizing Sabbath?

09/19/23 - Patheos

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Spa Workers Entitled to Sunday Premium Pay Where Employer Also Sold Beauty Products

09/15/23 - JD Supra

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Sabbath rest forms part of the commandments that govern our relationship with God

09/07/23 - Rhode Island Catholic

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'Sunday closing is a part of Swiss life that should be cherished'

09/07/23 - The Local

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Jersey Shore town battling state over blocking access to beach on Sundays

09/05/23 - NJ.com

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The Supreme Court Remembers the Sabbath Day to Keep It Holy for Its Keepers

09/05/23 - The Jewish Press

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Should Israel's government get Sundays off?

09/01/23 - The Jerusalem Post

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Loma Linda, California is one of the world's 'Blue Zones.' People here live 10 years longer by eating less meat and relaxing on Saturdays.

09/01/23 - Insider

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Religion in the workplace: Understanding religious accommodations

08/30/23 - SWVA Today

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Is Switzerland set to allow shops to open on Sundays?

08/29/23 - The Local

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Dr. Barton Goldsmith: For the love of a lazy Sunday

08/28/23 - Missoulian

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Bringing Sundays to Israel: Is it time for the workweek to change?

08/25/23 - The Jerusalem Post

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Makati to implement car-free Sunday mornings at Ayala Avenue in September

08/23/23 - The Philippine Star

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Ask the Lawyer: Can employer refuse to accommodate religious practices?

08/20/23 - The Oakland Press

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Why is Chick-fil-A closed on Sundays?

08/18/23 - Today

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The intentionality of sabbath

08/16/23 - The Presbyterian Outlook

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12 States That Ban Car Sales on Sunday and the Archaic Reason Why

08/12/23 - Motor Biscuit

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Sundays will never be the same

08/03/23 - The Telegraph

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The importance of a lazy day

08/01/23 - The Atlanta Journal Constitution

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Don’t buy a car on Sundays, it’s a crime

07/31/23 - KDVR

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Feeling exhausted by life? Consider rebooting your life with a sabbath day of res

07/30/23 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Faith & Values: Slowing down and finding true Sabbath rest

07/30/23 - Daily Press

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Pastors need day of rest to stay spiritually, emotionally strong

07/06/23 - The Christian Index

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U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ground-Breaking Decision on Religious Accommodations in the Workplace

07/05/23 - JD Supra

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There can be no going back on Sunday shopping

07/05/23 - Cyprus Mail

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Supreme Court rules in favor of Christian mail carrier’s fight for religious accommodations

07/03/23 - The Alabama Baptist

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'Sabbath' Documentary Shows Religions' Emphasis On Rest In A Burnout Culture

07/03/23 - Religion Unplugged

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Supreme Court ruling in favor of mail carrier celebrated across religious spectrum

06/30/23 - Anabaptist World

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Desmond Doss Was the Only Conscientious Objector to Receive the Medal of Honor in World War II

06/30/23 - War History Online

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Culture Friday: Unanimous ruling for Sabbath rest

06/30/23 - World

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Why is it Illegal to Sell Cars on Sunday? This Weird Indiana and Illinois Law Explained

06/22/23 - 99.5 WKDQ

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Sundays will never be same

06/20/23 - The Salem News Network

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Faith column: May you slow down and take time to rest

06/19/23 - The Globe

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Column from Spain: Voting on Sunday can be a dilemma for Christians

06/09/23 - Christian Network Europe

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Keeping Sunday holy? The Supreme Court will help decide

05/23/23 - Angelus

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Separation of Church and Cubicle: Supreme Court Considers Increasing Burden on Employers

05/18/23 - Lexology

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Can You Be Forced to Work on Sundays? Supreme Court to Announce Decision Soon

05/18/23 - National Catholic Register

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Bowker Motor Group stops Sunday trading to improve staff work-life balance

05/15/23 - Car Dealer Magazine

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SC mom-and-pop stores put brakes on Sunday liquor sales

04/27/23 - The Post and Courier

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Religious Liberty Returns to the Supreme Court

04/24/23 - Ordinary Times

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Legal Docket: Undue hardship and Sabbath rest

04/24/23 - World

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USPS worker takes religious rights case to Supreme Court after forced to work Sundays

04/21/23 - NBC Montana

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Still Closed on Sundays

04/20/23 - WJLE

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Justice minister turns to Supreme Court to prevent shops evading Poland’s Sunday trading ban

04/19/23 - Notes From Poland

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Supreme Court hears arguments over Christians' right not to work on Sunday

04/19/23 - The Boston Pilot

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Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Sabbath: Mail Delivery Debate Goes to Supreme Court

04/18/23 - Christianity Today

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Who bears the burden, and how much, when religious employees refuse Sabbath work?

04/18/23 - KPBS

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Supreme Court may require employers to be more accommodating of religion

04/18/23 - WBAL

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Can You Legally Buy a Car on Sunday in Michigan?

04/17/23 - WGRD

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Remembering the Sabbath … in Court

04/13/23 - Word and Way

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The Post Office fired me for honoring the Lord's Day. Supreme Court must make this right

04/13/23 - Fox News

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Supreme Court showdown over Sabbath could change workplaces across US

04/13/23 - ABC News

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Supreme Court considers how far employers should go for religious accommodation

04/13/23 - ABA Journal

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I’m surprised why the ban on Sunday sales keeps opening, says the boss of Martinus

04/04/23 - Breaking Latest News

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FINDING GOD'S REST IN A SEASON OF ‘BLAH'

03/16/23 - Sojourners

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West End and Knightsbridge challenge Sunday trading laws

03/13/23 - Drapers

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Jewish groups defend Christian postal worker at center of Supreme Court sabbath case

03/08/23 - Christian Post

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Supremes weigh sabbath work accommodations

03/08/23 - The Jewish Star

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Here’s Why You Can’t Buy A New Car In Colorado On Sundays

03/08/23 - Kool 107.9

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Portugese Catholics fight to bring back the “work-free Sunday”

03/06/23 - Christian Network Europe

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ADL, AJC join Orthodox groups in Supreme Court case on supporting religious protections in the workplace

03/02/23 - Jewish Telegraph Agency

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Religious Accommodation in the Workplace: Should Employers be Mandated to Provide Sundays Off?

03/02/23 - KTSA

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How My Wife and I Took Back Our Sundays

02/26/23 - The Atlantic

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How far must employers go to accommodate workers' time off for worship? The Supreme Court will weigh in

02/20/23 - News Press Now

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Supreme Court Set to Consider Religious Accommodations

02/17/23 - JD Supra

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Letter: Thy will be done in keeping the Sabbath

02/17/23 - Hometown Source

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DAY OF REST Britain’s most remote music festival to end on Saturday so islanders can do nothing on Sunday

02/04/23 - The Scottish Sun

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SCOTUS will hear case of ex-USPS worker denied Sundays off

01/18/23 - HR Dive

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Supreme Court will hear former postal employee’s appeal that he shouldn’t have to work on Sundays because he’s a Christian

01/18/23 - Baptist News Global

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Supreme Court takes up religious liberty dispute over postal delivery on Sundays

01/13/23 - The Washington Times

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Sabbath News Archives

2023 Sabbath and Sunday News Items

Churchgoer was sacked after refusing to work extra Sunday shifts, tribunal hears

Easter Sunday trading to continue in Napier as council votes to stick with it

Council’s ACAC now open seven days a week

Local NewsRomford Council cuts costs by ending historic Sunday market

SA Government gives update on Sunday trading as festive shopping hours released

Supreme Court rules against shops that circumvented Poland’s Sunday trading ban

‘Knowing your rights’: Sunday and holiday pay complaints on the rise in RI

Sunday liquor store hours expanded in New York

You can now buy liquor pretty early on Sunday mornings in NYC

Request For Sabbath Time Off Got Worker Fired, EEOC Says

Gov. Hochul signs legislation to expand Sunday alcohol sales in N.Y. state

Netanyahu makes surprise Shabbat address to the Israeli people

In extraordinary move, trains to keep running on Shabbat amid war

London pubs could soon be allowed to open much later on Sundays

‘Holy Business?’ Cayman grocery stores normalising Sunday hours

Beer sales to be allowed in Lafayette on Sunday mornings

Blue laws are obsolete -- but had their virtues

Employer must prove “substantial increased costs” would result from religious accommodation

Are You Prioritizing Sabbath?

Spa Workers Entitled to Sunday Premium Pay Where Employer Also Sold Beauty Products

Sabbath rest forms part of the commandments that govern our relationship with God

'Sunday closing is a part of Swiss life that should be cherished'

Jersey Shore town battling state over blocking access to beach on Sundays

The Supreme Court Remembers the Sabbath Day to Keep It Holy for Its Keepers

Should Israel's government get Sundays off?

Loma Linda, California is one of the world's 'Blue Zones.' People here live 10 years longer by eating less meat and relaxing on Saturdays.

Religion in the workplace: Understanding religious accommodations

Is Switzerland set to allow shops to open on Sundays?

Dr. Barton Goldsmith: For the love of a lazy Sunday

Bringing Sundays to Israel: Is it time for the workweek to change?

Makati to implement car-free Sunday mornings at Ayala Avenue in September

Ask the Lawyer: Can employer refuse to accommodate religious practices?

Why is Chick-fil-A closed on Sundays?

The intentionality of sabbath

12 States That Ban Car Sales on Sunday and the Archaic Reason Why

Sundays will never be the same

The importance of a lazy day

Don’t buy a car on Sundays, it’s a crime

Feeling exhausted by life? Consider rebooting your life with a sabbath day of res

Faith & Values: Slowing down and finding true Sabbath rest

Pastors need day of rest to stay spiritually, emotionally strong

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ground-Breaking Decision on Religious Accommodations in the Workplace

There can be no going back on Sunday shopping

Supreme Court rules in favor of Christian mail carrier’s fight for religious accommodations

'Sabbath' Documentary Shows Religions' Emphasis On Rest In A Burnout Culture

Supreme Court ruling in favor of mail carrier celebrated across religious spectrum

Desmond Doss Was the Only Conscientious Objector to Receive the Medal of Honor in World War II

Culture Friday: Unanimous ruling for Sabbath rest

Why is it Illegal to Sell Cars on Sunday? This Weird Indiana and Illinois Law Explained

Sundays will never be same

Faith column: May you slow down and take time to rest

Column from Spain: Voting on Sunday can be a dilemma for Christians

Keeping Sunday holy? The Supreme Court will help decide

Separation of Church and Cubicle: Supreme Court Considers Increasing Burden on Employers

Can You Be Forced to Work on Sundays? Supreme Court to Announce Decision Soon

Bowker Motor Group stops Sunday trading to improve staff work-life balance

SC mom-and-pop stores put brakes on Sunday liquor sales

Religious Liberty Returns to the Supreme Court

Legal Docket: Undue hardship and Sabbath rest

USPS worker takes religious rights case to Supreme Court after forced to work Sundays

Still Closed on Sundays

Justice minister turns to Supreme Court to prevent shops evading Poland’s Sunday trading ban

Supreme Court hears arguments over Christians' right not to work on Sunday

Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Sabbath: Mail Delivery Debate Goes to Supreme Court

Who bears the burden, and how much, when religious employees refuse Sabbath work?

Supreme Court may require employers to be more accommodating of religion

Can You Legally Buy a Car on Sunday in Michigan?

Remembering the Sabbath … in Court

The Post Office fired me for honoring the Lord's Day. Supreme Court must make this right

Supreme Court showdown over Sabbath could change workplaces across US

Supreme Court considers how far employers should go for religious accommodation

I’m surprised why the ban on Sunday sales keeps opening, says the boss of Martinus

FINDING GOD'S REST IN A SEASON OF ‘BLAH'

West End and Knightsbridge challenge Sunday trading laws

Jewish groups defend Christian postal worker at center of Supreme Court sabbath case

Supremes weigh sabbath work accommodations

Here’s Why You Can’t Buy A New Car In Colorado On Sundays

Portugese Catholics fight to bring back the “work-free Sunday”