Navigating Religious Accommodation Requests in the Workplace

With the holiday season around the corner, religious accommodation requests tend to pick up right when things are already at their busiest. These requests are among the trickiest issues employers face, especially after recent changes in Supreme Court case law and the EEOC’s signaling of an intent to increase scrutiny of employers’ decisions in this area. From requested schedule changes to amendments to dress and grooming policies, religious accommodation requests can vary—and each situation calls for careful, case-by-case assessment.

Join Verrill Employment and Labor attorneys Tawny Alvarez, Elizabeth Johnston, Cyrus Cheslak, and Hannah Owings Saturley for a practical look at how employers can respond to these requests with confidence. We’ll walk through the current legal standards, the interactive process, common accommodation scenarios, and how to document decisions. We’ll also share best practices for building policies and training so organizational leaders can handle requests consistently and lawfully.

This webinar has been approved for 1.0 SHRM credit and 1.0 Maine CLE credit.