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What Exactly is Undue Hardship Anymore?
When faced with a particularly challenging request for a reasonable accommodation, you may want to claim it’s an undue hardship. Don’t. Undue hardship is an important concept in terms of reasonable accommodation, but one that differs depending on whether accommodation is for disability, religious, or pregnancy-related reasons.
This class will deconstruct these three distinctions in the undue hardship analysis and will differentiate the legal ramifications of each. It will include a discussion of a recent precedent-changing SCOTUS decision on undue hardship in religious cases and your new responsibilities under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Learning objectives
- Explain how an agency can prove undue hardship – and how it cannot.
- Describe the differences between undue hardship for religious, disability, and pregnancy accommodations.
- Handle employees’ requests to be excused from performing certain job tasks because of religious or medical reasons.
Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
Can I earn CLE credits for this class?
CLE applications are the responsibility of each attendee; FELTG does not apply for the credits on behalf of attendees. If you are seeking CLE credit, you may use the materials provided by FELTG in submission to your state bar. You may also request a certificate of completion which will contain the number of training hours attended.
- Type: Agency Direct
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Categories: EEO Training, Litigation & Advocacy
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