EEOC Template for Employers to Evaluate Religious Accommodation Requests for COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions
Employers with vaccine mandates in place report being inundated with religious accommodation requests that would potentially excuse an employee from getting a Covid-19 vaccine. Employers may find it difficult to judge the validity of a religious accommodation petition. For that, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a template that employers can use to evaluate each request on a case-by-case scenario. The form also provides a well-documented data sheet that the employer can file to remain compliant and covered – should something come up.
Specifically, the form directs employers to ask employees about how the proposed policy conflicts with their sincerely held religious beliefs or religious practice. The form also directs employers to inquire about possible alternatives that would eliminate the conflict. The experts at HRinDemand highly recommend employers use this guide. For additional assistance with COVID-19 Policy and Procedures, contact the experts at HRinDemand, your total people solution.
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Melissa Marsh, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is a human resources consultant and founder of HRinDemand, a human resources company in Reno, NV, offering expert guidance and easy-to-use tools to help small businesses with employment regulations, compliance, employee relations, and company growth.