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California Nurses Seeking Exemptions Face ‘Extreme Duress’ as Vaccine Mandate Deadline Looms

California Nurses Seeking Exemptions Face ‘Extreme Duress’ as Vaccine Mandate Deadline Looms
Moderna vaccination in Lestonnac Free Clinic in Orange, Calif. on March 9, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Lynn Hackman
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IRVINE, Calif.—A group of nurses in Southern California have banded together with an attorney working pro-bono to help health care workers navigate the tricky legal hurdles regarding possible exemptions to the state’s vaccine mandate.

“On September 30th, if you’re not fully vaccinated, you are subject to termination and or other disciplinary action, suspension, and so on,” attorney Tom, whose name has been changed to protect his identity, told The Epoch Times.

Lynn Hackman
Lynn Hackman
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Lynn is a reporter for the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times, based in Orange County. She has enjoyed a 25-year career as a senior-level strategic public relations and contingency planning executive. An editor, blogger, and columnist, Lynn also has experience as a television and radio show producer and host. For six years, she was co-host of Sunday Brunch with Tom and Lynn on KOCI 101.5 FM. She is also active in the Newport Beach community, serving as chair emeritus of the Newport Beach City Arts Commission, among various positions with other local organizations.
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