I was recently offered a job with a company who has offices based in texas.
The offer was verbal, which I accepted. Comp, start date, discussion of duties and more all discussed at length with a formal offer to be sent to me the following day.
The job Ad I applied to had no reference to a vaccination requirement, nor was it mentioned during 4 separate Interviews for the role. (I even googled the company but no vaccine policy could be found) After my verbal acceptance, my to be manager mentioned I would need to bring my vaccine card on day one, which was the 1st time I was informed.
I'm now being told I essentially have two choices... take the job and get the vaccine, or tell them to shove it and not accept the job I have already accepted and want.
Any help, or advice would be hugely appreciated.
In Texas on Oct. 11, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order banning all entities, including private businesses, from compelling receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine by any individual, including an employee or a consumer, who objects to such vaccination for any reason of personal conscience, based on a religious belief, or for medical reasons, including prior recovery from COVID-19. Violators may be subject to a $1000 fine.
Yes! This website an anon posted earlier confirms this. You can view each state's policy on mandates and vax passports.
https://www.nashp.org/state-lawmakers-submit-bills-to-ban-employer-vaccine-mandates/