I don't know about everyone else, but I just said, "No."
They asked if it was a religious exemption and I said, "Nope. I just don't wanna."
They reminded me I could be fired, and I just said, "Welp, that'd be unfortunate and I'd be sad because I really like it here. But the answer is still no."
I wasn't threatening lawsuits or anything (although I absolutely would have just to set a precedent). Ultimately my manager punted it up to his manager, who punted it up to senior management who did what senior managent always does when firm, clear leadership is needed: nothing. :)
What's funny is this was to go to a company-wide conference, and the week after I was pretty much the only employee at work because everyone else had caught covid and was bedridden.
I used Common Law, starting with a conditional acceptance, and culminating in ex-parte lawsuits with a schedule of fees against individuals (not the corporation) in my management chain from the CEO down through our HR contact.
I documented the whole thing on GAW as it was unfolding. This final post has links to the other seven parts.
How did you argue your position to not take the shot?
I don't know about everyone else, but I just said, "No."
They asked if it was a religious exemption and I said, "Nope. I just don't wanna."
They reminded me I could be fired, and I just said, "Welp, that'd be unfortunate and I'd be sad because I really like it here. But the answer is still no."
I wasn't threatening lawsuits or anything (although I absolutely would have just to set a precedent). Ultimately my manager punted it up to his manager, who punted it up to senior management who did what senior managent always does when firm, clear leadership is needed: nothing. :)
What's funny is this was to go to a company-wide conference, and the week after I was pretty much the only employee at work because everyone else had caught covid and was bedridden.
I'm laughing at your comment.
I think you did the best of all approaches - just saying 'no' I won't do it. Totally honest.
I have been doing that a lot lately when asked to be part of their 'system' that I don't agree with. I just say no. They ALWAYS back down.
I used Common Law, starting with a conditional acceptance, and culminating in ex-parte lawsuits with a schedule of fees against individuals (not the corporation) in my management chain from the CEO down through our HR contact.
I documented the whole thing on GAW as it was unfolding. This final post has links to the other seven parts.