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April 16, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Wilmington University, Building - Audrey K. Doberstein Admissions Center (DAC) Room 309, Also known as the Odium
320 N. DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
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This session will first provide a brief refresher on the legal requirements of an employer in response to an employee request for an accommodation for disability, pregnancy, and religious reasons. The intricacies of the interactive dialogue will be explored along with practical tips for a manageable and consistent process. The session will also provide case studies on disability, pregnancy, and religious accommodation requests to enable participants to hear about practical, real-world examples and the surrounding legal issues.
Earn approximately 1 SHRM/HRCI credit for attending!
Light breakfast, coffee and tea will be provided.
About the Speaker:
Jennifer Jauffret
Richards, Layton & Finger
Jennifer Jauffret heads the Labor & Employment Group at Richards, Layton & Finger, Delaware’s largest law firm. She represents a wide variety of business clients in all types of labor and employment matters. Jennifer is an experienced and practical drafter of employment, separation, noncompete, and other employment agreements, as well as employee policies and handbooks. She is a skillful trainer and provides sound, prompt legal advice regarding compliance with ever-evolving employment laws. Jennifer defends employers in a vast range of employment claims before state and federal agencies and courts. Jennifer is ranked in several well-respected legal directories, with clients reporting that “her knowledge, experience, and incredible wisdom lead to really strong and successful outcomes. She is an excellent attorney with in-depth knowledge in her field.” (Chambers USA, 2025). Jennifer, a devoted mom of five, also believes in community service, providing pro bono legal advice to nonprofits and leading Richards Layton’s team of volunteers who represent abused children. She is past chair of the board of directors of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington and currently serves on the board of the Mary Campbell Center.
Sponsor:
Thank you to Richards, Layton & Finger for sponsoring this event!
TICKETS:
- Free for Delaware SHRM Members
- $30 for Non-Members
Tickets
$0.00 Member Ticket
$30.00 Non-Member Ticket
