Sessions
Concurrent Session
The Clash of Religious Objection and LGBTQ Rights in the Workplace
393-396
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)
Workplace Application:
Attendees will understand the current and future clash between newly-enacted LGBTQ protections in the workplace with laws that protect an employee's religious freedom.
Learning Objectives:
- Provide HR practitioners with the legal background of how The Religious Freedom Restoration Act and state laws intersect with newly enacted workplace protections for LGBTQ rights.
- Provide practitioners with guidance on how to deal with employees who object to working with LGBTQ employees or who refuse to participate in anti-discrimination training.
- Provide suggested policy language and enforcement.
In-person session offerings are on a first-come, first-served basis.