My work has implemented a policy where only vaccinated employees can remove their masks. If you choose not to declare your vaccination status, or declare that you're unvaxed then you have to continue wearing the mask (and possibly stand out among the crowd), or face disciplinary action - possibly including termination.
My question is: do I wait it out, or risk speaking up and possibly losing my job? I don't want to lie about my status or circumvent the policy and feel like I'm watching over my shoulder at all times. I don't want to take part in the lies anymore and I shouldn't have to feel ostracized for that. I know AFLD has resources, but I think I should talk to someone within the company first.
I don't have tons of people I can talk to about this IRL, so I'm really hoping I can get some helpful words here.
I would get a drs note stating you can’t wear a mask anymore, they can’t fire you for it and you’ll be in the clear. Also state that you’re waiting for FDA approval and once the vax is approved you will reevaluate your decision. That’s been my response. There’s also paperwork that you can give your employer to sign that states if anything happens and you’re not able to work after the jab they are legally responsible for your workmen’s comp and there’s no way they’ll sign off on that.