So my employer is reviewing my exemption submission for COVID-19. The basis for my religious exemption is the use of fetal cell lines HEK-293 and PER.C6 in the development, research, testing, manufacturing, etc of the vax.
They called and asked me if I'm able to confirm that I refrain from using any and all other OTC / common medications that use these cell lines (Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc). My cabinet is full of natural vitamins and supplements. I drink water when I have a headache. So yes, I can answer that question. But holy cow is that not an extreme overreach of the scope of the exemption request? Has anyone else dealt with this?
Agree 100%. What a dangerous precedent that legal teams and HR departments qualify individual religious beliefs. I’m assuming I will still get approved but it was funny when they thought they had cornered me… I hope you get yours too. It’s wild how different each process is for every employer / institution.