I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.
employer requiring COVID vaccine exemption denied. I've been dealing with this for about 7 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have worked at this company for 3 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.
What's the typical outcome in situations like this?
I went through almost the exact same thing.
What trips people up most is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
One thing worth mentioning: if the other party violates a settlement agreement, you can go back to court for enforcement. Make sure any settlement is in writing and signed by all parties. Verbal agreements are much harder to enforce.
PSA: many consumer protection statutes allow recovery of attorney fees and treble (3x) damages. This means even if your actual damages are small, the statutory multiplier can make it worthwhile to pursue. Check your state's consumer protection act.