When Employers Are Stuck in the Middle Please note: This article is an updated version of our August 2022 blog post to reflect the changes made to the underlying “undue hardship” standard for religious accommodations in the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision Groff v. DeJoy. ***** Employers sometimes find themselves in the difficult position of dealing […]

In June, the U.S. Supreme Court “clarified” the Title VII standard that covered employers must consider and use when handling employee religious accommodation requests.  The decision, in a case called Groff v. DeJoy, will change how courts assess religious accommodation cases.  That means employers who want to win in court (and who doesn’t?) need to […]

Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss how U.S. Supreme Court rulings on religious accommodations and affirmative action impact employers. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts

A recent decision from West Michigan’s federal district court may have shed light on a minor mystery that’s puzzled a number of faith-based nonprofits and businesses in Michigan over the years: with no explicit protections for them in Michigan’s civil rights law,* why have they never been prosecuted for religious discrimination under state law? The […]

Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the rise of employees requesting to be excused from DEI training because of their religious beliefs and delicate balance Human Resources departments need to weigh. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple Podcasts […]

Please note: This article was updated in the December 26, 2023 blog post to reflect the changes made to the underlying “undue hardship” standard for religious accommodations in the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision Groff v. DeJoy.  Read the updated post here. ***** When Employers Are Stuck in the Middle More and more employers are finding […]