Covid-19 Personal interpretation of religion insufficient for vaccine exemption Secular concerns about vaccine ingredients cannot be classified as a sincerely held belief, Ninth Circuit rules iStock.com/Ake Ngiamsanguan Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Wednesday 08 October 2025 The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a personal interpretation of a religious belief is not always enough to grant an employee the right to a religious exemption. 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... Religion Healthcare firm to pay $1m to settle covid vaccine policy class action Covid-19 Malaysian court backs engineer who refused covid testing Covid-19 Will Australia covid jab ruling open comp floodgates? Health & Safety How can US employers prepare for a measles outbreak?