From Lawyer to Employer | Season 5, Episode 1 | Beyond Vaccines: Rethinking Religious Accommodations in the Workplace

Season 5 of From Lawyer to Employer kicks off with new host Sarah Niemiroski! In her debut episode, Sarah welcomes fellow Shipman attorney Peter Murphy to explore what employers can learn from religious vaccine exemption litigation – and why those lessons extend well beyond the pandemic.

They discuss how the Supreme Court’s decision in Groff v. DeJoy changed the religious accommodation standard, common pitfalls involving blanket policies and inconsistent enforcement, and how to evaluate requests through a practical scheduling scenario. Listen now for guidance on exploring alternatives, documenting decisions, and helping managers respond thoughtfully and consistently.