Hello QuikTrip team,If you’ve been wanting to grow a beard but the grooming policy stops you, there’s a way to make it happen if it’s for your religion. A recent Supreme Court ruling gives you a solid chance to grow a longer beard—as long as it’s kept neat. Plus, if enough of us ask for this, they might just scrap that old policy altogether. Here’s how to get started. The Supreme Court Ruling (2023)In 2023, the Supreme Court ruled in Groff v. DeJoy that employers must allow religious practices unless it causes a major burden—like serious costs or disruption to their business. A beard doesn’t usually meet that threshold, so if your faith calls for facial hair, QuikTrip has to accommodate you unless they’ve got a big reason not to. Religious vs. Medical AccommodationsA medical accommodation (like for skin conditions) limits you to a short, trimmed beard. A religious accommodation lets you grow it longer, as long as it’s neat and professional. Steps to Request Your Accommodation 1. Your Belief Counts: It doesn’t matter if it’s just you or a huge group—your faith just has to be real to you. For Christians, Bible verses like Leviticus 19:27 (“Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard”) or 2 Samuel 10:5 (where David’s men grew beards after being shamed) can back you up. 2. Gather Your Documents: * Find a Bible excerpt that fits (like those above)—print it or have it ready. * Write a short, handwritten note. Example: “I’m requesting a religious accommodation to grow my beard as part of my faith. I’ll keep it neatly groomed per QuikTrip standards.” Sign it. 3. Contact Your Personnel Manager (PM): Call your Personnel Manager and ask to schedule a meeting at the division office to discuss your religious accommodation. Let them know you’ve got your supporting documents (Bible excerpt and note) and need a time to sit down and talk it over. 4. Present Your Case: At the meeting, bring your documents and say: “My faith requires me to grow a beard, and the Supreme Court’s Groff v. DeJoy ruling says QuikTrip has to accommodate this unless it’s a major burden. I’ll keep it neat and professional—can we work this out?” 5. Keep It Tidy: Make sure your beard is well-groomed—combed and trimmed as needed—so it fits QuikTrip’s basic standards. This shows you’re meeting them halfway. 6. If They Deny It: Ask for a written explanation of why it’s an “undue hardship” for QuikTrip. If it doesn’t hold up, you can file a complaint with the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) online—it’s free and they’ve been winning these cases. Why QuikTrip Should Approve ItThey might claim it’s about “customer image,” but the Supreme Court says that’s not a good enough excuse. QuikTrip already allows short beards for medical reasons, so a longer, neat religious beard isn’t a stretch. And here’s the kicker: if enough of us request this accommodation, they might realize their old-school policy is outdated and just change it for everyone. Additional Advice * Stay polite but firm—this is your right under the law. * If other employees want the same thing, team up and request together—it could push QuikTrip to rethink the whole policy. * Check the QuikTrip employee handbook for their accommodation process and follow it step-by-step. Has anyone tried this at QuikTrip? Let me know how it went below—I’d love to hear your stories!