HR threatening me with “separation” over COVID testing

OP start here: [link to myfloridalegal.com]

Report them and follow the steps.

It's illegal in Florida.

I’m not even sure a Florida company will be able to do ANYTHING regarding the osha mandate…

It is a fine, punishable up to 5k for each infraction.

YOU CANNOT ASK SOMEONE FOR THEIR VACCINE STATUS IN FLORIDA.

Just report the company, or post the company here and I will report them.

Options OP:

1. Report them under the statute that was passed in the summer of 2021 saying that businesses cannot ask for vaccination status… this was worded a bit open, most imply it’s only for employees but I would say the law can be interpreted many ways…

2. In November 2021 another statute was passed forcing businesses to accept religious exemptions. So they MUST accept your exemption.

3. Right of refusal under EAU. I posted the link above, under EAU they MUST MUST MUST give you the right to refuse… it’s not a question…

The only reason these businesses are doing this is because the employees don’t know their own rights…

Stand up for yourself.

Live and work in Florida. Obviously we have a strong leader as Governor who is supporting and protecting employees from vaccination damage. My HR department has been enforcing the OSHA mandate since last week which means I must provide a certified COVID test result each week at my expense to be able to work. I am a literal rock star with the owner and my team at this company for over 10 years. The customers that I have worked for have sent glowing emails and testimonials on my behalf. So basically I am being blacklisted now over refusing testing and threatened with “separation”. I caved in to testing last week as an out of town job had already been scheduled with per diem and paid hotel stay. Now I have a respiratory infection, wicked ear infection, and Laryngitis. Had to go to Urgent Care for drops snd antibiotics again at my expense and can’t be paid sick days because I’m not COVID tested this week! I have voiced my reasoning (including my wife’s heart condition) to avoid testing centers as obviously infected individuals are there putting us at risk. I tested negative and was perfectly healthy. 36 hours after testing I became sick with chest congestion and now full blown ear infection and Laryngitis. Coincidence? Hardly. Worked 77 hours last week while sick to complete the project and there has been ZERO empathy or care of my concerns, efforts, and now illness that THEIR policy has caused. Now I am threatened with termination. The SCOTUS had better decide Thursday according to law and the Constitution and not fake news and propaganda or I’m fucked……

Can you buy your own spit tests and use them? I mean, they have no right to say a test that has the same accuracy is not acceptable. Maybe supply your own swab?

Office space, internet (if needed for work), electric, water, and whatever else a workplace would provide. Some that have gone to mostly remote workers have been giving compensation.

OP, I was tested a few times in 2020 and yes you can have complications. On my last test I have had issues with Vertigo. Never had vertigo before in my life, but for a while was having issues, 2x full blown vertigo and a few times where I could feel I might get it so started taking meds. My sinuses and ears had fluid. I know they went too far in one nostril, it hurt for weeks.

I will have same issues if court let’s this go, good paying job gone: not going to do this shit!

This is their policy. I already had said last week it wasn’t in effect and they said that their policy stands.

Come on man.. The tests are just as bad or worse than the vax.. It is designed to destroy the olfactory nerves.

Question method of testing due to simple fact that the prevailing testing used last couple of yrs has been kicked to the curb as of 12/31st. Kicked to the curb due to how the test was throwing insane % of false positives.

So, what manner of testing are they requiring in light of this fact?

dude youre at least not being forced to to take the vaccine and given the option to test weekly. it is a no-brainer!

dude youre at least not being forced to to take the vaccine and given the option to test weekly. it is a no-brainer!

77 hours eh? That's like 16 or so hours every day, xD sounds fun.

Cool story muh brudda

If you truly are a Rock Star then it shouldn't be a problem moving to a company that is in need of person with your skill set, at a higher compensation level too!!

Good luck OP!!

dude youre at least not being forced to to take the vaccine and given the option to test weekly. it is a no-brainer!

dude youre at least not being forced to to take the vaccine and given the option to test weekly. it is a no-brainer!

Yes, thank you. I have already spoken to someone there and at the governor’s office. I will need to file a complaint through a new division they have created specifically for this. The Florida statute religious exemption reads specific to vaccination, not testing. It is still something I may pursue regardless. Not sure how long the complaint process will take.

Stop being so fucking stupid and selfish and just get vaccinated and get tested and wear a mask!!