Bristol Myers sued for refusing COVID-19 vaccine religious exemptions

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Four employees allege that Bristol Myers is concluding their politics is the real reason they won't be vaccinated.

NEW YORK, USA – Bristol Myers Squibb Company was sued on Wednesday, December 1, by four employees who said the drugmaker refused to grant them religious exemptions from its, and threatened to fire them on Monday, December 6, for remaining unvaccinated.

The plaintiffs allege that Bristol Myers is concluding their politics is the real reason they won’t be vaccinated, regardless of whether they have sincere religious beliefs that independently would justify exemptions. Bristol Myers said its priority during the pandemic has been the health and safety of communities, employees, and patients.

They objected to the company requiring they fill out “inquisitorial” questionnaires about their reasons for religious exemptions.

 

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