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The Supreme Court may redefine what is a valid religious accommodation in the workplace.

The justices heard oral arguments yesterday in the case of Christian postal worker Gerald Groff. He says he was forced to quit his job over his sabbath convictions. Groff refused to deliver Amazon packages on Sundays. It should be noted the former missionary chose a career with the postal service because they didn’t require Sunday work at the time. Groff’s legal team says the conviction is so deeply held that he wouldn’t violate his conscience for even one year.

Right now, a 1977 ruling allows accommodation denials if it would cause a loss in efficiency or decrease profits. But conservative justices signaled they may reconsider prior decisions in order to find “common ground” between the parties. The court’s decision is expected around June.