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

By Sarah N. Niemiroski & Peter J. Murphy on October 8, 2026
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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.

Photo of Sarah N. Niemiroski Sarah N. Niemiroski

Sarah is a member of the firm’s Employment and Labor practice group.  She assists public and private sector clients in a variety of matters, including grievance and interest arbitrations, prohibited practice proceedings, and labor negotiations. Sarah also represents employers before state and federal…

Sarah is a member of the firm’s Employment and Labor practice group.  She assists public and private sector clients in a variety of matters, including grievance and interest arbitrations, prohibited practice proceedings, and labor negotiations. Sarah also represents employers before state and federal courts and agencies with respect to employment matters ranging from employment discrimination and wrongful termination to tortious interference, breach of contract, and wage and hour claims.

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Photo of Peter J. Murphy Peter J. Murphy

Peter represents public and private sector employers in a broad array of cases, with a focus on cases involving claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, first amendment retaliation, and other labor and employment disputes. In addition, Peter advises employers on issues such as employee…

Peter represents public and private sector employers in a broad array of cases, with a focus on cases involving claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, first amendment retaliation, and other labor and employment disputes. In addition, Peter advises employers on issues such as employee discipline, disability accommodations, and internal investigations, and provides training and seminar presentations on those issues.

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    Administrative and Regulatory, Employment & Labor
  • Blog:
    Employment Law Letter
  • Organization:
    Shipman & Goodwin LLP
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