Revisiting Undue Hardship: Religious Accommodations in the Workplace (Panel)

JUL

17

Monday, July 17
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
Zoom (Registration required)

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Conversations

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion that delves into the recent decision of Groff v. DeJoy by the US Supreme Court. The unanimous decision, overturning a 46-year-old precedent, sets a revised standard for assessing undue hardship in cases of religious discrimination brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. By examining the Groff v. DeJoy decision from multiple perspectives, the panel aims to shed light on the evolving landscape of religious accommodation in the workplace and its implications for employers and employees alike.

Moderator: 

Wendy Goldberg, Executive Director, Tri-Faith Initiative 

Panelists:

Jeremy Fricke, VP Mission Advancement, Tri-Faith Initiative

Rachel Laser, Americans United President & CEO

Rachel Laser is the President and CEO at Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Chicago Law School. She is a lawyer, advocate and strategist who has dedicated her career to making our country more inclusive. Her religion is an important part of her identity. “I believe that religion can provide guidance, ritual and structure for celebrating, reflecting on and dealing with life,” she says. At the same time, many in her immediate family identify as atheist or agnostic. “Some of the people I love and respect the most are non-believers. They are also some of the most moral, ethical and principled people I know.”

Marcia A. Washkuhn, Kutak Rock LLP

With over 25 years of experience as a labor and employment attorney, Marcia represents corporate and management clients in all aspects of employment law. She is chair of the firm’s National Employment Group, leads the Omaha Employment Group, and serves as Kutak Rock’s employment counsel. Marcia’s litigation experience includes matters asserted under Title VII, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), the Equal Pay Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as well as similar state discrimination and wage payment laws.

Catherine A. Cano, Jackson Lewis P.C.

Catherine A. Cano is a principal in the Omaha, Nebraska office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Catherine is a member of the firm’s Disability Leave and Health Management, Workplace Health and Safety and Labor Practice Groups. Catherine splits her time between providing advice to avoid employment disputes and litigation. Catherine has defended hundreds of charges of discrimination filed with federal, state and local administrative agencies, and regularly appears before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Iowa Civil Rights Commission and Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission. Catherine represents in employers in federal and state court proceedings and has successfully defended multiple employment arbitrations. She also counsels clients on workplace drug and alcohol issues, including developing substance abuse policies.

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