Seigfreid Bingham News & Blog
Supreme Court Raises Standard for Employers to Deny Religious Accommodations
By: Katie Conklin
On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Groff v. DeJoy, raising the standard for determining when a religious accommodation constitutes an “undue hardship” for an employer. Under the decision, an employer may only deny an employee’s request for religious accommodation if the accommodation would create a substantial hardship to the employer’s business.
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Seigfreid Bingham Supports Helzberg Helps Through Event Sponsorship
Seigfreid Bingham was pleased to support the local community through a sponsorship at the 21st Annual Helzberg Helps Golf Tournament. Helzberg Helps is a nonprofit organization run by our client, Helzberg Diamonds.
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Seigfreid Bingham Appoints Greg Whiston as Chair of Litigation Practice Group
Seigfreid Bingham has named Greg Whiston as the new chair of its Litigation practice group.
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Seigfreid Bingham Community Engagement and Business Development Recap
Seigfreid Bingham has been involved in the community in numerous ways since the start of the new year (2023). We are pleased to share the following firm-supported and attorney-led activities, among others:
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NLRB Modifies Independent Contractor Standard
By: Cody Weyhofen, John Vering, and Mark Opara
On June 13, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) issued a decision revamping the test to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the National Labor Relations Act (the “NLRA”). As a result, workers previously categorized as independent contractors may now be entitled to the rights and protections afforded to employees under the NLRA.
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Emily Crane Accepted as a Member of CREW KC
Seigfreid Bingham is pleased to share that Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) KC recently welcomed attorney Emily Crane as a new member. She was appointed to leadership roles on the Programs Committee and Communications Committee.
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