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2015 Diversity & Inclusion Conference & Exposition
This session will provide you with a thorough understanding of the legalization of same-sex marriage in the U.S. and how this impacts the workplace.
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Earlier this year, the Supreme Court ruled that the constitutional right to marry applies to same-sex couples. Therefore, no state can pass a law prohibiting same-sex marriage. But what does the decision mean for you?  This session will start with a brief summary of the majority and dissenting opinions—what they said and didn't say. This session will then focus on the impact this ruling has on following: benefits, leaves, employment policies, religious accommodations, immigration implications, discrimination issues, public policy and employer policies, social inclusion, microaggressions, employee relations, and more! This session will help you:

  • Analyze the Supreme Court’s decision and how it impacts the workplace.
  • Ensure that your organization’s policies, benefits and practices are compliant with the Supreme Court’s ruling and regulatory guidance.
  • Address the sincerely held religious beliefs of some employees that may be contrary to the idea of marriage equality.
 
Date(s) & Time(s): 
Monday, October 26, 2015 - 10:45am to 12:00pm
Presenter: 
Jonathan A. Segal
Partner
Duane Morris, LLP
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Jonathan is a partner at Duane Morris LLP in its Employment Group.  He also is the Founder and managing principal of the Duane Morris Institute, which provides training on employment issues to HR professionals, in-house counsel and other leaders.

The core of Jonathan’s practice is helping employers maximize legal compliance and minimize legal risk with regard to harassment, discrimination, retaliation and reasonable accommodations.
Over the past few years, Jonathan has focused on religion in general and antisemitism in particular. In addition to helping clients, Jonathan has delivered a number of talks on antisemitism on behalf of the EEOC as well as to field directors of the EEOC.
 
Jonathan has provided training to federal judges and other members of the federal judiciary on various employment issues for more than 20 years.

 

SESSIONS:
Location: 
Suffolk
Amount of Credit: 
1.25
Credit Type: 
•SHRM PDCs
•HR Credit
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
Competency: 
HR Expertise
Global & Cultural Effectiveness
Intended Audience: 
Mid-Level

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