SHRM Quotes Dawn Solowey on Religious Accommodations in the Workplace

SHRM quoted Dawn Solowey, co-chair of Seyfarth's Cultural Flashpoints team, in its article, “Religious Accommodations for Workers Vary Enormously.” The article, published on September 2, 2026, explores the wide range of religious accommodation requests employers may face and the legal considerations involved in evaluating them.

Solowey discussed how religious accommodation requests have evolved in recent years, noting that employers are increasingly navigating requests involving workplace policies, training requirements, pronoun usage, and emerging technologies.

“In recent years, we have seen requests for exemption from diversity training, using co-workers’ pronouns, and participating in events such as Pride Month. And we have seen requests for religious exemptions from using AI in the workplace.”

The full article is available here.