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Religious Accommodation Coronavirus/COVID-19 Employer Responsibilities

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

EEOC Decisions Enforce Stronger Protections for Religious Accommodation in the Workplace

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently issued significant decisions against two federal employers for failing to provide reasonable religious accommodations to their employees. These decisions...more

Perkins Coie

Frequently Asked Questions on Religious Objections to Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

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On October 25, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding a brand-new section addressing religious objections to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. ...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

[Webinar] Religious Accommodation & Vaccine Mandates - September 27th, 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm PT

With vaccine mandates rolling out across the country and an increase in religious accommodation requests from employees, it can be confusing to understand what this means for employers. Employers need to be aware of their...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Employers May Encourage Employees to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine, But Requiring It Raises Issues

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On Dec. 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released guidance that stated that COVID-19 vaccinations do not qualify as medical examinations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and that...more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

Is a Global Pandemic a De Minimis Hardship? EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 and Religious Accommodation

As government officials at all levels continue issuing guidance on best practices for employers to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, some jurisdictions are taking the first steps to “reopen” their local economies. Before...more

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