*Letter to decline PCR testing at work, produced with references provided by Ellie Grey of Power to the People *
Dear (Managers name),
You have recently told me that I am now required to consent to weekly PCR testing at work, to determine my SARS-CoV-2 status.
This letter is to inform you that I decline consent to the same for ethical and other reasons which I set out below.
- Physical and mental Health concerns.
It is now a well established fact that the PCR testing swabs are sterilised in Ethylene Oxide [1]. This is a Group 1 Carcinogen, which means it is a potent cancer causing chemical [2]. Short term exposure to ethylene oxide can also cause eye and upper respiratory tract irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness, malaise, fatigue, muscle weakness, and signs and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy [3]. I am unwilling to subject myself to such health hazards and neither should I have to.
If I test positive, this is likely to be a false positive as the PCR test is highly inaccurate [4]. However, a positive result would mean that I and my entire family would have to self isolate for 10 days. This would adversely affect the mental health of myself and my family, which has already been compromised during the last year. I regret that neither myself nor my family would be able to mentally cope with what could potentially be reoccurring isolations due to ongoing testing
- Contractual concerns
My contract of employment with you does not state that I must be tested weekly for any illness whatsoever. You cannot change my contract of employment without my agreement and if you seek to do so, I will have rights under constructive or unfair dismissal law.
- Your obligations as an employer
As I am sure you are aware, you have duties and obligations to all your employees under Health and Safety at Work legislation. Whilst you may feel testing staff falls within this remit, given the health issues connected to the ethylene oxide on the PCR swabs, I believe you are in fact breaching your obligations to your employees by requiring them to take a test given the health issues connected to ethylene oxide.
I would like to reach a satisfactory conclusion between us about this issue, and I feel sure we can do so, given I have now set out my reasons for declining weekly testing.
However, if we are unable to reach a satisfactory conclusion, I regret to inform you that I will have no choice but to raise this matter as an official grievance, and take legal action as may be necessary.
In ending I should make clear that I am of course happy to self isolate if I feel unwell, and would naturally inform you of the same.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
References -
[2] - https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-09/documents/ethylene-oxide.pdf
... "and it is likely illegal for you to demand this"
annnnnd your fired by the blue haired karen in HR.
Firing someone over this stuff - 1 year into 15 days to flatten the curve - with 99.7% survival - is asking for a lawsuit.
Anyone doing this will need to document all verbal conversations - date, time, who present, and all emails, and all directives by the employer.
Anyone doing this should always attempt an amicable request to politely decline. Not refuse, decline. Politely.
State case. Be earnest, not rude, not harsh.
If they threaten to fire you, say "I'm sorry, but my lawyer will be involved if you do that." and that should help. At least eventually.
yeah because the law totally matters
The HR lady at my previous employer had purple hair... and her name was Renee. But for all intents and purposes this is 100% accurate.
And obese
of course......and with 'pronouns'
Thank you. This too should do it. https://greatawakening.win/p/12iNC9dZXI/health-freedom-defense-fund-hfdf/
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https://secureservercdn.net/166.62.110.72/k7i.767.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FAQ-Tests.pdf
https://secureservercdn.net/166.62.110.72/k7i.767.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Employer-Notice-Tests.pdf
The work related covid stuff should be stickied
Agreed
Check your local laws for work at will requirements. You may think you have a contract but most states let employers fire people at will.
They can fire people at will, which means for any reason or no reason, but not an illegal reason. There’s an argument to be made that this would constitute an illegal reason.
I work for an S&P 500 company. A year ago they sent a letter to everyone clearly stating we are at will. They can fire us for no reason, without notice. We can resign anytime, without notice. They followed up with a letter stating they will NOT require a vaccine as a condition of employment. Both were in advance of a surprise notice that we were being acquired by an even bigger company - turns out we now have the same policies in both organizations. I’m happy with that.
However, expect many countries to require proof of vaccination before travel. You will have a choice to travel there or not. I will make it my policy to never get vaccinated until they prove it is safe (~5 years?). I will stay home and count my money before I will submit to another country’s stupid vaccine rule.
True. But there could still be grounds for a lawsuit. Not that anyone wants THAT headache, but at least this might give some employers pause.
Or by simply breaking the law and daring you to not go along with it.
Thank you for posting this, fren!
This is great. Thank you!
I might need this in the future; thanks!
If only I had a job to do this with. I have to get by the facemask nazi at the door first just to see if its a viable work place. Its been over a year and still no luck.
Thank you ??
TY for posting this.
Saving this !
I am surprised it contains nothing about HIPPA violations...
It's good but you need to take out the part where you're going to threaten legal action. Just do it and don't telegraph it to your employer that you're going to do it. Telling your employer "I'll sue you!" means you're not going to be employed much longer regardless if you take the test or not.
Good point.
yup and when it comes out about the scamdemic....
Thank you for this information! I have saved it and will forward to my many family members who need this!
Cheer man. Informative.
Male sure you serve them under federal law.
I genuinely appreciate this write-up. I've had it saved for a few days now having a feeling my workplace was going to try and implement testing.
We just had 7 "confirmed" cases and have to shut down the shop for a minimum 10 days and they're now trying to force tests on us.
This will be used with some modifications. Thank you so much!
Happy if it helps. I found the info elsewhere and knew it needed to be shared everywhere. Please fwd on to others who may need it!