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Read on for a guide to filing a discrimination complaint with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) division of the U.S. Department of Education under Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Repealed or Denied Vaccine Exemptions May Warrant the Filing of a Complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

  • By Carolyn Hendler, JD.
  • Published July 29, 2019
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Flu shot mandate causes conflict for certain healthcare workers whose religious beliefs prevent them from receiving the influenza vaccine. Many face retaliation, including being fired or not hired for a job.

1964 Civil Rights Act Protects Some Healthcare Workers with Religious Objections to Employer Flu Shot Mandates

  • By Carolyn Hendler, JD.
  • Published August 22, 2019
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Freedom of Religion and Conscience in America

  • By Barbara Loe Fisher
  • Published October 16, 2019
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