This will be very important for those of you worried about employment so please read this once, take a break and read it again.  I am going to do my best to lay it out as plain as day.

I spoke with an attorney who would be willing to take cases HOWEVER they are ONLY for adverse job actions.  Adverse job actions may include:

1. demotion,
2. loss or decrease in hours.
3. other instances that result in financial “loss.”

The attorney states that in Indiana the only way to win a case is for adverse job actions. These are violation of civil rights based on religious discrimination but you must have submitted a religious exemption and notified the employer of the violation of rights.

FILE YOUR RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION! If you quit your job, walk off, or fail to send them notice of your rights
YOU DO NOT HAVE A CASE.

Through my conversation with the attorney you complete the following steps:

1. Submit your religious exemption. Express that your sincerely held religious beliefs prevent you from receiving the vaccination. (Register for and watch our video here for full details and tips).
   
2. IF your religious exemption is denied you can send an email to your employer’s HR department with a statement informing them that they are violating your rights. It may look similar to:
   1. “I submitted my religious exemption on ----, and received the attached refusal to accept my religious exemption on ----. I have genuine and sincere religious beliefs that will not allow me to accept this vaccination. By denying my religious exemption you discriminating against me and are violating my civil right to freedom of religion.”
   2. Immediately file a Charge of Discrimination with the EEOC. This must be done!
      1. You can read about that here.
      2. FILE THE CHARGE HERE.
3. What if my employer hasn’t gotten back to me with an acceptance or denial?
   1. Call the EEOC for guidance and be direct in your questions:
      1. “I submitted my religious exemption for the vaccine on [date] and it has been [– days/weeks] but my employer has not gotten back to me.  The deadline for termination is [date]. At what point does a non-reply become a refusal to acknowledge my sincerely held religious beliefs?”
   2. You may also elect to send a request for update to your employer:
      1. “I submitted my religious exemption for the vaccine on [date] and it has been [– days/weeks] but I have not received a response. I value my position with [employer’s name] and do not want to jeopardize our relationship. The deadline for termination is [date]. I am very concerned over the issue and would appreciate a swift response. Sincerely,”
4. STAND YOUR GROUND with grace and dignity.
   1. This is probably the most difficult part, you wait. You file your exemption; get the acceptance or denial and you wait. Avoid confrontation, keep doing a great job, and stick to the tips mentioned in the religious exemption video.
   2. You are not alone, stand strong, and proud.
   3. Do NOT CAVE, QUIT, or WALK OUT!
5. If the deadline comes and you are threatened with termination contact us asap we will collect your information and share it with the attorney. Email us at contact@hoosiersformedicalliberty.com with the subject line *TERMINATION THREAT*

Here is the digest:

1. Mandates = rallies!
   • Indiana University family June 10th 1pm Bloomington
   • IU Health June 12th 3pm Indy
   • Watch for more rallies: h4ml.org/grassrootsgroups
2. FACL classes June 19th in Anderson or Goshen
3. Need help understanding how to file a religious exemption? Register and watch our educational video.
4. Join our Virtual monthly meeting June 9th

Mandates = rallies!
 
If you have been hiding in the woods or off the grid you NEED to be caught up. Several universities have come out stating that they would be requiring the covid vaccine for staff and students. They even state that they have been collaborating to determine best policy.

Indiana University took the hardest line stating that anyone who refuses to get one of the three vaccinations under Emergency Use Authorization would either be fired, or their classes would be cancelled. They drew a hard line in the sand and created much greater backlash than they expected. IU parents, students, and staff took initiative and organized. Their work resulted in several petitions, statements from lawmakers, a rally scheduled for June 10th at Bloomington, and even a lawsuit!
Calls were made to the Attorney General’s office and he and several Republicans made statements to the effect that the school could not require the vaccinations under Emergency Use Authorization. Todd Rokita, the Attorney General, released a statement reminding the University that in the past they have been treated as an extension of the state and therefor with HB 1405 passed this session, they could not require disclosure of vaccination status.

Indiana University its self has started to back down on their stance however they are still infringing on medical liberty! Despite the change DO NOT LET OFF THE GAS! This little change is all about manipulating you into a cozy sleep. All the work by concerned citizens has shown the University that this type of behavior will not be tolerated, but like small children they will not correct the course completely unless forced. Continue to make phone calls, share the information with friends and attend the rally scheduled for June 10th at 1pm. The event has an amazing line up of speakers and the organizers have done a wonderful job getting things together in a very short time.

IU Health has also come out with similar staunch stand on the vaccination of their employees and once again the backlash was strong. A rally was organized by employees in order to fight for their rights. This rally will take place in Indianapolis on June 12th at 3pm.They have another amazing line up of speakers to help empower and encourage the employees who are being threatened with their livelihood!
 
Be prepared!
We know this is going to be a huge fight. We are going to need to stand this ground and make sure we do not allow them to strip our rights. If you are ready to take an active role in this battle you NEED to get to a Foundation For Applied Conservative Leadership course on Political Activism. You can read how this class lite fire under me and sign up for classes on the here.
 
Please see below and be sure to get your ticket today!
Anderson June 19th
Goshen June 19th
 
Hope to see you there!
Can't make the classes offered scheduled here in Indiana? Other options out of state:
June 26th Rockford, IL
 July 24th Bowling Green, Ky
 
If you would like to bring FACL to your community we would love to help you! Hosting a class is easy and a great way to connect with like minded friends. Contact us or Deb Hopper ddh@facl-training.org to get your class scheduled!
 
Exemptions?
As mandates pick up pace we are getting more and more questions about exemptions. We invite you all to review our educational video available on the website. You will also be able to download FAQ sheet once you register. Please let us know if you have any further questions and don’t forget to let us know if your exemption is denied. Through the website or through email contact@hoosiersformedicalliberty.com

We will have our regular virtually monthly meeting on Wednesday June 9th. You can register here.

Remember, we stand strong together and we will be successful in this fight. Reach out to your friends and family who believe in bodily autonomy. Tell them about our organization and encourage them to become a member. If you haven’t done so yet please do!

Thanks,
Ashley