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Question

A woman converts to a new faith and refuses to work on Saturdays due to religious observance. Her employer fires her, and she applies for unemployment benefits. The state denies her claim, stating that she was discharged for failing to comply with work requirements. Is the state's denial of benefits constitutional? The denial is unconstitutional because religious belief changes should not affect employment status. The denial is unconstitutional because the state cannot penalize religious observance in unemployment decisions. The denial is constitutional because the Free Exercise Clause does not apply to private employment disputes. The denial is constitutional because religious employees must comply with neutral work policies.