United Airlines To Place Those , With Religious Exemption <br />to Vaccine Mandate , on Unpaid Leave.<br />United Airlines announced the new policy <br />regarding its employees on Sept. 8.<br />The temporary unpaid leave <br />will begin in October.<br />The unpaid leave will end for employees <br />who have been granted exemption <br />“once the pandemic meaningfully recedes.”.<br />A specific timeframe for the end of the policy <br />was not provided.<br />The airline stated that the rise in COVID-19 cases <br />around the country was the reason for the policy.<br />United Airlines employs <br />67,000 people.<br />The company had initially stated that it would consider religious exemption from its mandatory vaccine policy.<br />It also stated it would consider exemptions due to personal beliefs or medical reasons.<br />United Airlines said that employees who are <br />denied exemption due to religious beliefs... .<br />... must receive a vaccination by Sept. 27 <br />or face termination.<br />Airlines have grappled with how to <br />encourage employees to get vaccinated.<br />For instance, Delta Air Lines has tacked on a <br />$200 insurance surcharge for employees who resist getting vaccinated.<br />Delta also joins Alaska and American airlines in stopping pay protections for unvaccinated employees... .<br />... who are either exposed to or contract the virus
