The Supreme Court’s Enlightenment: Key Takeaways From Groff and Its Impact on Religious Accommodations

In Groff v. DeJoy, the Supreme Court of the United States clarified the burden employers must show under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act before they are relieved of the obligation to accommodate employees’ religious accommodation requests. This ruling significantly alters the “de minimis” standard for evaluating whether an accommodation would constitute an undue hardship. And, more and more, accommodation requests involve employees who seek exemption from workplace policies in the name of religion. This webinar will provide key takeaways for employers and guidance on analyzing religious accommodation requests going forward.