Continuing Education Credits:
- HRCI – 3 HR (General) Credits
- SHRM – 3 PDC’s
Schedule: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time
Religious discrimination charges may have once seemed rare, but recent EEOC data tells a different story. After rising sharply in 2022, claims remain a critical issue for HR professionals, with more employees asserting their rights to religious accommodation in the workplace. This 3-hour interactive certificate webinar provides HR leaders, managers, and supervisors with the tools they need to navigate this sensitive and complex area.
Participants will learn the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including how to engage in the accommodation process, when it’s appropriate (and not appropriate) to ask for documentation, and how to balance employee needs with business operations. Through real-world case studies, we’ll examine the “wrong way” vs. the “right way” to respond to accommodation requests, giving managers practical guidance they can apply immediately.
In addition to the legal framework, this program introduces participants to major world religions and their common workplace practices — from Sabbath observance to prayer breaks and religious dress. By blending compliance with cultural awareness, this training goes beyond the law to help organizations build respectful and inclusive workplaces.
Program Features
- Expert trainer with extensive HR experience and legal expertise
- Comprehensive coverage of essential HR topics and legal compliance requirements
- Pre- and post-test to assess learning outcomes and measure program effectiveness
- Certificate of completion upon successful program completion
Why Attend This Training Program
By the end of this 3-hour program, participants will be able to:
- Explain employer obligations under Title VII regarding religious discrimination and accommodation.
- Identify common religious accommodation requests, including schedules, dress/appearance, prayer breaks, and holiday observances.
- Apply the interactive process effectively, including how to ask clarifying questions respectfully.
- Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate employer responses using case study examples.
- Recognize key practices across major world religions and their impact on workplace dynamics.
- Develop strategies to reduce EEOC risk while fostering inclusion and trust in the workplace.
Topics Covered
- EEOC trends in religious discrimination charges (2021–2024)
- Title VII legal framework and employer obligations
- The accommodation process: step-by-step
- Documentation: when it’s okay, and when it’s too invasive
- Case studies: Wrong vs. Right manager responses
- Understanding major world religions and workplace impacts:
- Christianity
- Judaism
- Islam
- Hinduism
- Buddhism
- Sikhism
- Other emerging practices in diverse workplaces
- Practical policy updates and training for managers
- Creating culturally aware and legally compliant workplaces
Target Audience
- HR Professionals (Generalists, Managers, Directors)
- Supervisors and People Leaders
- Compliance Officers and Legal/HR Advisors
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Practitioners
- Business Owners and Executives
