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Granted religious exemption from vaccine for my job. I have to Get tested once a week using the ID NOW pcr test and have been for months.I also have to wear an N95 with a Face shield because I have the religious exemption. This is extremely difficult to breathe in by the way for 8 hour days.. Everyone else just has to wear a blue surgical mask. I missed getting one test and had to sign a disciplinary paper , first and only time I've ever had a disciplinary action against me but the box they checked on the paper said it was a Final Warning. They said if I am ever late getting my test results by 2pm every Friday they would terminate me.. There were 2 other boxes that could have been checked as a first Warning and then a second Warning.

Today, I turned in my test from Monday. I go to work and 3 hours later I'm told that they do not accept the test I have been getting from a pharmacy at the drive thru. I noticed that others in the office were getting email copies of my test results and I'm pretty sure that is supposed to be private. The supervisor told me I have to get another test next week, wait 3 days for the results and then the week after I can return to work. They won't pay milage for the weekly test or for the test if this other test they are asking me to get costs money. It's also a PCR test by the way. it seems like this company is harassing me suddenly and are looking for ways to get me out. The company is also mostly composed of LGBTQ hires and BLM supporters. They celebrate Juneteenth with holiday pay. I am the normie in the company, white and Christian. Idk what to do or how to combat this crap but it feels like harassment and like I'm being targeted suddenly. I can't work now for 2 weeks and I'm not getting paid off or anything.

What is the best course of action from here on out?

Granted religious exemption from vaccine for my job. I have to Get tested once a week using the ID NOW pcr test and have been for months.I also have to wear an N95 with a Face shield because I have the religious exemption. This is extremely difficult to breathe in by the way for 8 hour days.. Everyone else just has to wear a blue surgical mask. I missed getting one test and had to sign a disciplinary paper , first and only time I've ever had a disciplinary action against me but the box they checked on the paper said it was a Final Warning. They said if I am ever late getting my test results by 2pm every Friday they would terminate me.. There were 2 other boxes that could have been checked as a first Warning and then a second Warning. Today, I turned in my test from Monday. I go to work and 3 hours later I'm told that they do not accept the test I have been getting from a pharmacy at the drive thru. I noticed that others in the office were getting email copies of my test results and I'm pretty sure that is supposed to be private. The supervisor told me I have to get another test next week, wait 3 days for the results and then the week after I can return to work. They won't pay milage for the weekly test or for the test if this other test they are asking me to get costs money. It's also a PCR test by the way. it seems like this company is harassing me suddenly and are looking for ways to get me out. The company is also mostly composed of LGBTQ hires and BLM supporters. They celebrate Juneteenth with holiday pay. I am the normie in the company, white and Christian. Idk what to do or how to combat this crap but it feels like harassment and like I'm being targeted suddenly. I can't work now for 2 weeks and I'm not getting paid off or anything. What is the best course of action from here on out?

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[–] 28 pts

The company is also mostly composed of LGBTQ hires and BLM supporters.

Find a better place to work.

[–] 6 pts

Well I want to take legal action because I'm sure I'll get fired anyway, I'm just curious if I have a case of anything.

[–] 20 pts

You have a case. If nothing else the fact that they shared your test results is a major red flag. That is a breach of your privacy and probably a HIPPA violation. You should get a lawyer in your area that specializes in employment law.

Also, look at your employee handbook. It probably states that you have to get the first/second warning before they can issue a 3rd warning. If they fire you without following their own policy then it is also wrongful termination.

[–] 5 pts

Thanks a bunch. It seems pretty off.

[–] 4 pts

HIPPA doesn't apply to non-medical employers. However, he has a great case for workplace harassment (in particular: retaliation and hostile work environment).

[–] 5 pts

I pretty sure hippa makes discosure of medical info to any individual who you do not provide consent illegal. But not sure ab pharmacy test done by pharmacist ask a lawyer would be free just to go ask.

[–] 3 pts

ADA covers this situation, not HIPAA. HIPPA mainly applies to medical people, not HR.

[–] 2 pts

Thank you. I will definitely ask.