Federal law protects the religious convictions of employees to avoid making them choose between following their conscience or facing punishment. It is unlawful for UVA Health to force employees to violate their conscience
UVA Health Denies Employee Religious Accommodation
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – An employee at the University of Virginia Health System (UVA Health) has been threatened with disciplinary action despite asking for a religious accommodation from the flu vaccine several times.
UVA Health has threatened the employee with “discipline,” which could lead to suspension and termination if he does not comply by November 13, 2020.
