Religion Healthcare firm to pay $1m to settle covid vaccine policy class action EEOC on the offensive against employers that allegedly pressured religious staff to vaccinate during the pandemic iStock.com/jetcityimage Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 14 August 2025 Mercyhealth has agreed to pay over $1m (£736k) to settle a class action that it had unlawfully terminated employees who refused the covid-19 vaccine for religious reasons. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Covid-19 How employers can probe religious exemptions to covid vaccine mandates Health & Safety How can US employers prepare for a measles outbreak? Religion Trump administration supports proselytising at the office Discrimination Columbia agrees record settlement to campus antisemitism allegations