Religious Accommodations in the Workplace

Employers who are subject to the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and/or the New York State Human Rights Law have an obligation to accommodate sincerely religious beliefs of their employees. In fiscal year 2014 the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 3,549 charges alleging discrimination on the basis of religion.

This seminar will address:

• Religious Accommodations in the Workplace
• What is a religion?
• Religious Garb and Grooming in the Workplace
• Best Practices for Avoiding Religious Discrimination Claims

Lunch: 11:30 – 12:00 | Seminar: 12:00 – 1:30