Bringing & Defending a Religious Discrimination Claim
The law of religious discrimination—and strategies and techniques for presenting and defending religious discrimination claims
- Product Number: 2240026WAU
- Publication Date: 9/27/2023
- Length: 3 hours CLE Credit Note
- Copyright: © 2023 MCLE, Inc.
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Product Description
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The law of religious discrimination as it affects employment has gained prominence in recent years, the result of COVID-19 and other social developments. Hear this expert panel examine the legal contours of the law, including issues regarding who is entitled to protection and requests for religious accommodation.
Then watch the panel simulate litigation of these issues to illustrate the unique characteristics of a religious discrimination claim. Using a fact pattern reflecting religious accommodation disputes that have been in the news in recent years, the attorneys discuss the law of religious discrimination generally, and analyze how that law might apply to the fact pattern presented. They then discuss the many considerations that factor into preparing for and conducting a trial of religious discrimination claims, including trial strategy, evidentiary issues, motions in limine opening statements, direct and cross-examination of witnesses, and remedies.
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Agenda & Materials
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2:00 - 2:05 pm
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2:05 - 2:15 pm
Who Is Entitled to Protection Under Religious Discrimination Laws?
on demand video Add to CartJames S. Weliky, Esq., Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, PC , Newton
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2:15 - 3:00 pm
The Law of Religious Reasonable Accommodation
on demand video Add to Cart- Federal Jurisprudence
- Massachusetts Jurisprudence
- Recent Accommodation Issues
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3:00 - 3:25 pm
Best Practices for Analyzing and Responding to Employee Accommodation Requests
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3:25 - 3:35 pm
Defenses to Religious Discrimination Claims
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3:35 - 3:45 pm
Break
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3:45 - 3:55 pm
Developing a Trial Theme and Strategy
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3:55 - 4:40 pm
Trial Preparation, Strategy, and Techniques
on demand video Add to Cart- Discovery
- Pre-trial Issues
- Opening & Closing Statements
Janette A. Ekanem, Esq., Atrius Health , Newton
Keerthi Sugumaran, Esq., Jackson Lewis, PC , Boston
James S. Weliky, Esq., Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, PC , Newton
Please Note
MCLE on demand programs are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only through a link included on the on demand program page.
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