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.
Is this a position that requires a particular skill or education and is difficult to fill? Because it's hard enough to fill positions for unskilled labor, let alone something with stringent requirements. You could call their bluff and show up, refuse the HIPPA violating demand for vaxx card and explain that this topic was never brought up or discussed until you had already accepted the job. However, if this job requires a move for you, I wouldn't go that far, obviously. Good luck. They were deceitful with you (or stupid enough to assume 'everybody's doing it.) But look closely at Tewdryg's comment. Check that out.