25 min

Religious Accommodations in the Workplace – Breaking Down Groff vs DeJoy Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast

    • Management

Tune into this episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast to hear as, host Gene Marks talks with Employment Attorney and Partner at Fisher Phillips, Lauren Sobaski, about two key topics impacting employers today. Tune in to hear what she has to say about the current religious accommodation case of Groff v. DeJoy, employment retaliation, and what employers should consider when addressing their workplace policies.
Topics Include:
00:00 – Episode preview01:10 – Welcome, Lauren Sobaski01:50 – What an employment attorney does02:55 – Introduction to Groff v. DeJoy06:12 – How the lower courts sided08:16 – The definition of significant09:43 – The potential for more lawsuits11:33 – Defining religious accommodation12:43 – Possible timing13:34 – What advice is Lauren giving?15:16 – Last thoughts on Groff v. DeJoy18:10 – Retaliation claims from employees20:50 – Where employees make retaliation claims21:39 – The importance of training and policies24:19 – Wrap up
Have a guest or topic you’d like to suggest for the show? Submit your ideas here.
DISCLAIMER:The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

Tune into this episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast to hear as, host Gene Marks talks with Employment Attorney and Partner at Fisher Phillips, Lauren Sobaski, about two key topics impacting employers today. Tune in to hear what she has to say about the current religious accommodation case of Groff v. DeJoy, employment retaliation, and what employers should consider when addressing their workplace policies.
Topics Include:
00:00 – Episode preview01:10 – Welcome, Lauren Sobaski01:50 – What an employment attorney does02:55 – Introduction to Groff v. DeJoy06:12 – How the lower courts sided08:16 – The definition of significant09:43 – The potential for more lawsuits11:33 – Defining religious accommodation12:43 – Possible timing13:34 – What advice is Lauren giving?15:16 – Last thoughts on Groff v. DeJoy18:10 – Retaliation claims from employees20:50 – Where employees make retaliation claims21:39 – The importance of training and policies24:19 – Wrap up
Have a guest or topic you’d like to suggest for the show? Submit your ideas here.
DISCLAIMER:The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

25 min