Johnny Seiber, a former lifeguard for Del Mar, filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming religious discrimination after his request for a religious exemption from a Covid-19 vaccine mandate was denied. The suit details how, following the mandate imposed in November 2021, Seiber's exemption request based on his Catholic faith was denied in December. Following his rejection of alternative employment, Seiber was ultimately terminated in January 2022. His attorney asserts that Seiber was treated unfairly compared to others who were granted accommodations, escalating the legal dispute with the city.
In November 2021, shortly after the City Council adopted a mandatory vaccination policy for city employees, he submitted a request for an exemption based on his Catholic faith.
Del Mar City Manager Ashley Jones said via email that the city did consider requests for accommodations by employees based on sincerely held religious beliefs and engaged those employees in the interactive process.
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