Religion Ninth Circuit rejects “fig leaf” accommodation for vaccine objectors Washington agency failed to make a good faith effort to respect five employees’ religious beliefs, appeals court finds iStock.com/Grandbrothers Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Wednesday 02 September 2026 A government agency in Washington state failed to reasonably accommodate its employees’ religious beliefs when it merely pointed out a reassignment process for roles that may not require a covid-19 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... Discrimination EEOC reaches major settlement with Battelle over vaccination policy Religion Mystery tech giant hit with record $15m vaccine bias settlement Covid-19 Personal interpretation of religion insufficient for vaccine exemption Covid-19 Disney beats religious bias claim from actor who refused covid jab