U.S. judge restrains United from placing employees receiving COVID-19 vaccine exemption on unpaid leave

CHICAGO, Oct 12 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge in Texas on Tuesday temporarily restrained United Airlines (UAL.O) from placing any employee on unpaid leave who receive religious exemptions from the company for COVID-19 vaccinations until Oct. 26.
The Judge also temporarily restrained the airline from denying any late requests for religious or medical accommodations.
Reporting by Rajesh Kumar Singh;
Editing by Sandra Maler
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