Religious discrimination lawsuits have become a major threat to all employers.  Over the last 10 years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has recorded a 69% increase in the number of religious discrimination charges filed.  Although that number indicates a sizable increase, it does not accurately indicate the actual damage to employers, which has increased even more dramatically.  In the same 10‑year period, the EEOC recorded a 217% increase in the number of settlements and a 191% increase in the amount of monetary benefits awarded.  Now more than ever, employers must understand the importance of complying with religious anti‑discrimination laws and the consequences for violating them.

The presentation will cover issues employers address on this topic including:

• Employer's accommodations
• Scheduling Conflicts
• Dress Codes
• Proselytization and Other Religious Expression
• Recent Developments in Tenth Circuit

Stacia  represents clients in all areas of employment disputes, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wage and hour claims.  Ms. Boden devotes a significant portion of her practice defending against discrimination claims and counseling employers on issue dealing with preventing and responding to discrimination, harassment and retaliation complaints.  Ms. Boden also works closely with business owners and human resource managers in conducting internal investigations of complaints, auditing employer policies and procedures and conducting on-site manager training.

This program has been submitted to HRCI for 1 hour of general credit.