Morgan, Brown & Joy Partner Shane R. Goodrich Presented Webinar to National Retail Federation’s Employment Law Committee

Morgan, Brown & Joy partner Shane R. Goodrich presented the webinar, “The New Religious Agenda: Navigating Higher Standards and EEOC Scrutiny,” to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Employment Law Committee on April 20, 2026. Goodrich discussed current EEOC guidelines, cases, and trends, as well as important takeaways for employers pertaining to religious accommodations and practices. 

Goodrich is an experienced and skilled litigator who represents employers in a variety of labor and employment litigation, including claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour violations, Family and Medical Leave Act claims, wrongful terminations and contract disputes. Goodrich also devotes a significant portion of his practice to counseling clients on the full spectrum of employment issues. His work spans across many industries, including retail, manufacturers, federal contractors, municipalities, health care, non-profit organizations, restaurants and small and expanding businesses.

The NRF Employment Law and Benefits Committee collaborates on labor, human resources, and employment law issues, including trends in litigation, policy developments, and best practices. This network provides members the opportunity to network with industry leaders, hear from top employment and labor experts, and exchange information. 

About Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

For over 100 years, Morgan, Brown & Joy has been among the largest management-side labor and employment law firms in New England, representing a wide range of Fortune 100 corporations, educational and health care institutions and small businesses across all sectors of the economy. The firm’s attorneys are known for anticipating and finding solutions to the ever-expanding range of employment-related legal issues in order to avoid the time and cost of litigation. When litigation becomes necessary, the firm aggressively defends its clients and has a proven record of success.