Webinar Recording: Workplace Religious Accommodations under the New “Substantial Increased Costs” Standard: Unanimous Supreme Court Decides Groff v. DeJoy

 

About the Program

The Supreme Court has handed down its opinion in Groff v. DeJoy, upending the standard for determining when a religious accommodation constitutes an “undue hardship” for an employer. The long-awaited decision has immediate implications for employers across the nation in terms of how employers process employees’ religious accommodation requests and how to defend religious accommodation litigation.

Join our experts Lynn Kappelman, Dawn Solowey, and Darien Harris for a discussion of the case and decision, including how this SCOTUS opinion changes the employment landscape. 

Topics include:

• Background on the claims at issue
• The key elements of the Court’s decision
• Practical guidance for employers on how to comply with the decision

Speakers

Lynn A. Kappelman, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Dawn R. Solowey, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Darien Harris, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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Seyfarth closely monitors myriad of polarizing cultural issues and how employers can protect against these cultural flashpoints. The breadth of Seyfarth’s LE practice uniquely positions Seyfarth to help balance competing viewpoints while minimizing fault lines, and defend employers in litigation and administrative matters that arise from the tension caused when different belief systems create conflicts. Learn more about our Navigating Cultural Flashpoints in the Workplace work and team.

This webinar is accredited for CLE in CA, IL, NJ, and NY. Credit will be applied for as requested for TX, GA, WA, NC and VA. The following jurisdictions may accept reciprocal credit with these accredited states, and individuals can use the certificate they receive to gain CLE credit therein: AZ, CT, NH. The following jurisdictions do not require CLE, but attendees will receive general certificates of attendance: DC, MA, MD, MI, SD. For all other jurisdictions, a general certificate of attendance and the necessary materials will be issued that can be used in other jurisdictions for self-application. Please note that attendance must be submitted within 10 business days of the program taking place. If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com. CLE credit for this recording expires on July 9, 2024.