Destin Attorney Greg Crosslin has filed a complaint with the Florida Department of Health alleging Ascension Sacred Heart is mistreating employees across Northwest Florida by threatening to fire them if they don't get vaccinated against COVID-19. Crosslin said Monday that the QUOTE "11 or 12" UNQUOTE clients he has retained include doctors, nurses, and administrative staff. All of them have been told that they must present proof of vaccination by November 12th or face termination, Northwest Florida Daily News reports. Ascension announced its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for associates on July 27th. Crosslin also proposed that Ascension Sacred Heart hold off on enforcing its vaccination order until after a legislative special session is held in November to discuss vaccines and the enforcement of vaccine mandates.

Destin Attorney Greg Crosslin has filed a complaint with the Florida Department of Health alleging Ascension Sacred Heart is mistreating employees across Northwest Florida by threatening to fire them if they don't get vaccinated against COVID-19. Crosslin said Monday that the QUOTE "11 or 12" UNQUOTE clients he has retained include doctors, nurses, and administrative staff. All of them have been told that they must present proof of vaccination by November 12th or face termination, Northwest Florida Daily News reports. Ascension announced its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for associates on July 27th. Crosslin also proposed that Ascension Sacred Heart hold off on enforcing its vaccination order until after a legislative special session is held in November to discuss vaccines and the enforcement of vaccine mandates.

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