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 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.