An employee of Brookdale Senior Living Center in North Oaks has issued a complaint to a federal agency saying his employer’s mandatory vaccine policy is “discriminatory.”
Daniel Reinke, a sales and marketing manager, objected to Brookdale’s mandatory vaccine policy, saying it went against his religious beliefs. He further charges that the company granted religious exemptions to other employees, but denied his own.
True North Legal and Upper Midwest Law Center on Saturday submitted a complaint against the company on his behalf to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
“All I asked from Brookdale was to be treated fairly according to the law and equally with my co-workers,” Reinke said. “This kind of discrimination should never happen in this country.”
Brookdale did not answer specific questions about the charge, nor did they define Reinke’s employment status.
The corporation replied to queries with this statement: “Seniors are one of the most at-risk populations for COVID-19 infection. Our associate vaccination requirement, which complies with federal and state laws, was put in place to help protect our residents and associates. We will continue to help protect those who work with us and who call our communities home, as we do our part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.”
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