They are citing the executive order covering federal contractors as well as the OSHA changes to companies with 100+ people.
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Been going through this process myself at work! I have some advice.
Wait. Do not be in a rush to submit your exemption letter. I waited a while, talked to some people in the company, gained some intel about the internal process, sought advice from fellow Christians and finally submitted my letter.
Do not draft a letter you found from the internet. A lot of companies are using plagiarizing software to see if you wrote the letter yourself. This helps or hurts your case relating to the “sincerely held” piece. They can say it’s not sincere if you didn’t take the time to write it yourself.
When you write your letter, ensure you cover all your basis, legally. They have to accommodate you if you explain what your belief is and how it directly contradicts your beliefs and impacts you from getting the vaccine. So make sure you specifically state that and state your request for accommodation under title 7 of the civil rights act.
Try to come from a positive place if they ask to meet with you. If you come from a defensive stance, it’ll be hard on everyone. It’s only until they begin to infringe or ask you questions that are, legally, off the table that you can begin to take a defensive stance.
Record/save all correspondence. That’ll come in handy if you need to sue.
Stay strong. I am a young woman from middle America. I go to church, spend time with my family, and go to work each day. I’m very average. When this began, I thought it was the end of the world, but in fact, it was the beginning of a whole new me. I’m stronger, braver, and relentless in the face of adversity. I pray you find your courage and embrace it. You are your strongest advocate. No one is coming to save you, but you’ve got you!!! And you’re not alone!
Always remember friend… If there’s a Goliath in front of you, it means there’s a David within you.
Great advice… However also stay away from the abortion is against my beliefs and the my body is a temple arguments. Companies are using those to say your belief isn’t really true if you do this or that (have a tat, take certain meds, drink caffeinated drinks etc etc)
They should really need nothing more than “I prayed about this just as I do every other decision in my life and God said not to take it”
They aren’t allowed to ask what meds you take/foods you eat. The only argument they have is you past imms records you sent in. They ask how those differ from the current covid vax. My response: there isn’t necessarily a difference, but my faith has grown significantly and my education on them has as well.
They aren’t supposed to do a lot of things they are doing but we live in messed up times. My employer wants letters from clergy and others describing my beliefs and how I show them in daily life. That’s the only part of the multi page form that allows more than a few lines. Love the response though… I’ll have to remember that one.
Omg. They’re going to great lengths to deem your faith sincere. I’d say fight like hell and make them work for it. Don’t quit