Several former employees of MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas have filed lawsuits against the company, alleging wrongful termination after they refused to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. These employees, who had sought religious exemptions from the mandate, claim their dismissals violated federal and state anti-discrimination laws.
MGM Resorts implemented the vaccine mandate in 2021, requiring all salaried employees to be vaccinated by October of that year. While the majority complied, a small number of employees objected on religious grounds. These workers, who held various roles across MGM’s Las Vegas properties, were subsequently terminated after their exemption requests were denied.
The legal battle began in December 2022, with six separate lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court of Nevada. As of July 2024, three of these cases have been consolidated, and a federal judge is considering whether to merge the remaining lawsuits. The plaintiffs, represented by the law firm Jennings & Fulton, argue that MGM’s actions constituted unlawful employment practices and breached anti-discrimination laws.
The outcome of these cases could have significant implications, potentially setting a precedent for how companies handle vaccine mandates and religious exemptions in the future. The employees involved had lengthy tenures at MGM, with some working there for over two decades, which adds to the complexity and emotional weight of the lawsuits.
As the legal process continues, both sides are preparing for what could be a landmark decision in the ongoing debate over COVID-19 vaccine mandates and employee rights. MGM Resorts has not commented on the ongoing litigation.
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